Medical Assistant (3114

Job Details

Job Location:

MCA
- Memorial City Main
- Houston, TX 77024

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Other Positions

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join Memorial Cardiology Associates in Houston TX.

• Takes patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.)
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.
• Responsible for EKG, rhythm strip, and signal average EKG hook-ups and printouts. (Proficiency Required)
• Assist physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Responsible for Holter monitor hook-ups and removals, event recorders and Loop recorders. (Proficiency Required)
• Ability to perform stress tests as needed and to assist in test interpretation.
• Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills.
• Monitors pharmacy samples, removing them from stock as expired.
• Receives and returns phone calls from patients and other external sources. Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR.
• Maintains current CPR and Medical Assistant certification.
• Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization, procedure/surgery scheduling and coordinating transfers and admissions.
• May be required to move between locations as needed.

• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, or recent graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program with completion of program externship.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire date.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Must have experience in administration of EKG’s.
• Cardiology practice experience preferred but not required.
• Fluently speaks, reads, and writes English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Memorial City is a vibrant, Mixed-use district in West Houston, Texas, known for its combination of commercial, residential and recreational spaces. Anchored by the sprawling Memorial City Mall, the area offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, one of the largest hospitals in the region, serves as a key landmark, providing top-tier healthcare services.

The area is also home to several corporate offices, luxury hotels, and high-end apartments, making it a dynamic hub for both professionals and families. with easy access to major highways like I-10, Memorial City is conveniently located for those commuting to downtown Houston or the Energy Corridor, making it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.