US Heart & Vascular
Location
Dallas, Texas
The Medical Assistant is responsible for taking patient vitals, performing EKG and Holter monitor hook-ups, and assisting physicians with exams. Additional duties include managing medication lists in the EMR, handling pharmacy refills, and coordinating patient scheduling and admissions.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a current Medical Assistant certification, and BCLS certification. At least one year of Medical Assistant experience and proficiency in EKG is required.
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) Assists 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 from stock as expired. Receives and returns phone calls from patients and other external sources. Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR. Pulls patient charts when necessary. 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. Current Medical Assistant certification. Current BCLS certification. EKG Experience required. Cardiology practice experience preferred but not required. Fluently speaks, reads, and writes English. About Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: Dallas/Fort Worth, known as the Metroplex, offers a vibrant urban life and peaceful suburban living, making it an enticing place to reside. Spanning across ten major cities and thirteen counties, it stands as the largest metroplex in the south. With its extensive range of recreational parks, renowned dining scene, five professional sports teams to root for, and two bustling airports facilitating over 2,000 daily flights, Dallas/Fort Worth provides residents with a multitude of reasons to consider it an excellent place to call home. Qualifications
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