Medical Assistant at US Heart & Vascular

, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital Signs, EMR, EKG, Patient Exams, Holter Monitor, Stress Tests, Prescription Refills, CPR Certification, Medical Assistant Certification, Cardiology Experience, BCLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Willowbrook - Champions - Houston, TX Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Other Positions Description US Heart and Vascular needs a full 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. Prior recent cardiology experience in a clinical capacity is required. About Houston, TX: Houston is a diverse city with a booming job market in energy, healthcare, and tech. It has no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and world-class dining and entertainment. Green spaces, museums, and pro sports teams add to its appeal. Whether for career growth or culture, Houston has it all. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will take vital signs, verify and input patient medications into EMR, and assist physicians with patient exams. Additional responsibilities include performing EKGs, Holter monitor hook-ups, and managing pharmacy communications.