Cardiovascular Institute of the South·Opelousas, Louisiana
Support clinical staff and physicians by providing direct patient care, including diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, and vital signs collection. Handle clerical duties such as patient registration, scheduling, and maintaining organized exam rooms.
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.
Support clinical staff and physicians in providing direct and indirect patient care focused on mobility, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, and pre/post-procedure support.
Assist patients throughout provider visits, in-office procedures, and diagnostic testing to enhance their care experience.
Perform both clinical and clerical duties, including documentation, patient education, and office reception tasks.
Deliver care in a warm, professional, and team-oriented manner consistent with CIS’s mission and values.
How You’ll Drive Our Mission Forward
Collect and document vital signs, medical history, medications, and other relevant data to support accurate and complete provider evaluations.
Execute physician orders in the EMR, including scheduling tests, performing EKGs, drawing blood, and setting up monitors.
Provide patient education on diagnostic procedures and ensure accurate preparation and consent for testing.
Facilitate patient flow and communication by coordinating messages between departments and updating wait times.
Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam and procedure rooms; perform weekly OSHA and safety checks.
Support the front office with scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, and maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Exhibit professional communication and relationships with patients, families, and team members.
What Makes You a Great Match
Certified as a CMA, RMA, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA through an approved agency.
Completed at least 400 clinical hours in Cardiology and hold Basic Life Support certification.
Skilled in performing EKGs, venipuncture, monitor setup, and patient mobility assistance.
Proficient with EMR systems, documentation, and electronic communication across departments.
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to patient-centered care.
Reliable, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Dedicated to professional conduct, HIPAA compliance, and continuous quality improvement in patient care.
Must be a certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA) with BLS certification. Requires at least 400 clinical hours in Cardiology and proficiency in EMR systems.
Market context
Support-services roles in Louisiana are often steady-demand positions in hospitals and care settings, especially when facilities need staff who can work safely around patients and clinical teams. These jobs are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with CNA credentials, BLS/CPI training, and prior hospital or telemetry experience. Before applying, confirm your certification status and note that the job requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time researching each posting.
