Medical Assistant (cardiology/ interventional cardiology)

Department: Cardiology

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Location: West Houston Clinic (12121 Richmond Ave, Ste 314, Houston, TX 77082)

Estimated Hours: Monday – Friday (8a – 4:30p)

POSITION SUMMARY

Medial Assistants (MA) will perform patient-facing and back-office duties to deliver quality patient care by providing clinical support under the direction of a physician. MA’s work closely with front office staff to ensure an efficient clinic flow and coordination of care. MA’s will provide outstanding customer service to patients, physicians and all other hospital professionals.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care

1. Rooms patients efficiently while adhering to physician’s designated clinic schedule

2. Performs vital signs, height, weight & blood-oxygen saturation and documents in electronic medical record

3. Reviews medication, family, social, medical & surgical history with patient and updates electronic medical record appropriately

4. Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs)

5. Apply and educate patients on Holter, event & telemetry cardiac monitors

6. Collaborate with monitor/device representatives to perform ICD/Pacemaker device checks during clinic

7. Provide timely responses to patient’s clinical inquiries via telephone, email or in person

8. Review, communicate, and educate on laboratory results, imaging studies, medication refills, and medication changes with patients per protocol and at physician’s request

Back Office Duties

1. Prepare patient clinical charts

2. Obtain & abstract outside medical records

3. Clean & maintain medical equipment

4. Medical supply management & restock

5. Receive and provide timely responses to patient’s clinical inquiries via telephone, email or in person

Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Licensure

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of medical assistant training program

Minimum Preferred Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Vital sign equipment skills
• Non-invasive blood pressure
• Temperature
• Pulse oximeter
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements: None

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Medical office
• Outpatient

Experience:

• Cardiology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person