Medical Assistant (3709)

US Heart and Vascular; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular in Houston, TX is seeking a Part-time Medical Assistant to join our Willowbrook Cardiovascular Associates. You will handle vital signs, input medications into the EMR, and support physicians during exams.

The role requires MA certification, CPR/BCLS, a High School diploma or GED, and at least one year of MA experience. Up to 10% travel and possible cross-location coverage are noted, with a Monday-Friday schedule and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification is required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience is required.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current experience in administration of EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.).
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR.
• Responsible for EKG, rhythm strip, and printouts; proficiency required.
• Assist physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Holter monitor hookups and removals; event/loop recorders; proficiency required.
• Perform stress tests as needed and assist in interpretation.
• Handle prescription refills and pharmacy calls; review charts.
• Monitor pharmacy samples and remove expired items.
• Handle calls and portal messages; maintain EMR communications.
• Maintain CPR and MA certifications; possible scheduling/authorization duties.
• May move between locations as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR data entry

EKG setup

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year Medical Assistant experience

Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification

EKG administration experience

Job description

Medical Assistant (3709)

Willowbrook - Dotson - Houston, TX 77070

Overview

• Position Type Full Time
• Job Shift Day
• Education Level High School Diploma/GED
• Travel Percentage Up to 10%
• Category Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular needs a Part-time Medical Assistant to join our Willowbrook Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Takes vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.)
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.
• Responsible for EKG, rhythm strip, and signal average EKG hook-ups and printouts. (Proficiency Required)
• Assist physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Responsible for Holter monitor hook-ups and removals, event recorders and Loop recorders. (Proficiency Required)
• Ability to perform stress tests as needed and to assist in test interpretation.
• Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills.
• Monitors pharmacy samples, removing from stock as expired.
• Receives and returns phone calls from patients and other external sources. Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR.
• Maintains current CPR and Medical Assistant certification.
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization, procedure/surgery scheduling and coordinating transfers and admissions.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May be required to move between locations as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED is required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification is required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience is required.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current experience in administration of EKGs is required.

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

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