Medical Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: HCVA - Sugar Land - Sugar Land, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Other Positions, 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   Why Choose Us? •    Comprehensive benefits package •    Monday-Friday schedule •    CME allowance 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.   Qualifications: