Medical Assistant (2822)

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX. **Responsibilities:** - Interviews patients to obtain medical history and current medical concerns. - Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts. - Preps patient charts for next day clinic - Reviews testing appointments to confirm there are orders for imaging; if order is missing, submit order with billable diagnosis codes utilizing ICD master list. - Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list. - Access hospital EMRs as needed. - Provides H&P and labs to ASC team at least 2 days in advance of case - Fill out surgery patient sheet to flag cases for ASC. - Runs “missed appointment” query to identify patients that need to be rescheduled on a weekly basis. - Responsible for EKG. Entering orders with correct physician and diagnosis. - Accurate lead placement. (Proficiency Required). Charging equipment after each clinic. Notify the clinical manager if equipment is malfunctioning. - Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test - Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills. - Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR. - Return patient calls/tasks, even if only to acknowledge receipt of the voicemail, and that an answer is being sought. Return calls within 2 hours. - Add follow up documentation in clinical notes when task is completed (ie. Called patient to deliver results, scheduled follow up, etc). - Schedules patients follow up visits during clinic appt. - Thoroughly reviews testing instructions with patients at check out. - May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization (until fully transitioned to the billing team). - May be required to move between locations as needed. - Performs other duties as required. **Requirements:** - Completion of a Medical Assistant program - Experience in administration of EKG's is required - Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required - High School diploma or Texas accredited GED **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.