Medical Assistant

10 hours ago

Houston, Texas, United States US Heart & Vascular Full time $40,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Details
Job Location:    HCVA - Museo 8th Floor Main - Houston, TX
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    High School Diploma/GED
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Category:    Other Positions

Description

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



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