Meaningful Careers.

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Cardiology Center of Houston in Katy, TX

Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.

• Work with the medical assistant tech to ensure patients are roomed in a timely manner

• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test

• Fill out testing orders per physician

• Send out prescriptions per physician orders

• Orders & explain testing to the patient

• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests

• Set up procedures with hospitals to include filling out hospital form and faxing them back

• Review procedure and instructions with the patient

• Escort patients to check-out

• Check voicemails & enter messages into eCW EHR

• Return patient calls/tasks, even if only to acknowledge receipt of the voicemail, and that an answer is being sought

• Ensure that charts have been checked, and the proper paperwork is included

• Travel required· Prepare bag for travel to satellite clinics

• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program

• Cardiac Experience

• Knowledge in medical terminology

• Ability to effectively communicate

About Katy, TX:

Katy is a fast-growing Houston suburb known for top-rated schools and a family-friendly atmosphere. It offers affordable housing, a strong job market, and great shopping and parks. Residents enjoy suburban comfort with easy access to big-city amenities. With a strong community feel, Katy is perfect for families.