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Medical Assistant

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CCOH - Westheimer Main - Katy, TX
Full Time
High School Diploma/GED
None
Day
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Description

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.

 

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