Medical Assistant (3331)
US Heart & Vascular
- Location
- Onsite (Lafayette, LA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
US Heart and Vascular is a physician-led platform dedicated to delivering evidence-based cardiovascular care and improving patient outcomes. This role supports the clinic team by managing patient flow and clinical procedures.
Skills
Vital signs measurement
Patient charting
Medical history review
EKG
Stress test
Medical terminology
Patient scheduling
Clinical procedures
Medical office procedures
Patient communication
Full job details
Job DetailsJob Location: Welch Cardiology - Beaulilieu - Lafayette, LA 70508Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Other PositionsUS Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Welch Cardiology in LaFayette, LA.
Responsibilities:
Greet patients in a friendly and professional manner and escorts them to the examination room.
Take vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) and height and weight measurements; accurately enters results in patient's chart.
Review and update medical history with each patient.
Accurately complete and update patient medical record.
Prepare patient for examination, test(s) or procedure(s).
Perform clinic duties in efficient manner to maintain smooth flow of clinic.
Notify physician when patient is ready for examination.
Perform procedures (ex: EKG, stress test, etc.) according to protocol as needed.
Return patient calls within 24 hours.
Ensure that physician is notified of all pertinent test results.
Refer patients to appropriate outside testing and appointments as instructed by the physician.
Correctly schedule hospital procedures as prescribed by physician; notify Pre-Cert dept in advance.
Direct or escort patient to check-out counter upon completion of the visit.
Perform any other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of accredited certified medical assistant or accredited nursing program.
Minimum of 1 year experience in performing clinical activities in a medical environment.
eCW experience preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology with concentration in cardiology.
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