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. 


• 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.