Medical Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

DVV
- College Station
- College Station, TX 77845

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

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 Davis Vein and Vascular in College Station, TX

• 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.

• 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

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

College Station, TX offers a welcoming community with a strong local economy and a comfortable, affordable cost of living. The city features attractive neighborhoods, great parks, and a growing selection of restaurants and entertainment options. Its central location provides easy access to larger Texas cities while still maintaining a relaxed, small-city feel. With a friendly atmosphere and a high quality of life, College Station is a great place to put down roots.