Medical Assistant - Houston, United States - Houston Cardiovascular Associates
3 weeks ago
Description
MUST BE AREGISTERED or CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MUST be CMA/RMA to apply). We are looking for someone with cardiology or vascular experience.
This person is a self-motivated individual that will be responsible for performing back-office clinical duties and various non-invasive cardiac patient care in an outpatient setting.
Ability to triage patient needs, acquire prior authorization for specialty medications, and manage a high volume of patient phone calls and clinic is a must.
Position is for a very busy leading cardiovascular physician practice with a focus on heart failure and amyloidosis as well as interventional cardiology.
This position will be a FULL-TIME position in which requires a working knowledge of the cardiovascular system.
Job Duties:
Patient rooming, vital signs, focused CV patient assessment, accurate and timely documentation in the EMR (GEMMS), perform EKGs, check blood pressure and heart rate, strong verbal communication skills, other duties as assigned.
Obtain prior authorizations (PA) for various testing (nuclear, echo, and heart catheterizations, etc.) as well as PA for specialty medications as needed.
Will work directly for one cardiologist in partnership with another RMA to complete all tasks assigned by the physician.Qualifications:
Position is Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (may vary)
Experience:
- Cardiology: 1 year
Education:
- High school or equivalent
Location:
- Houston, TX 77004
Language:
- English, Spanish speaking is also very helpful
Administrative Duties:
- Billing
- Scheduling
- Answering phones
Clinical Duties:
- Performing EKGs
- Rooming patients
- Focused cardiovascular assessments as delegated by the physicians
- Ability to navigate and learn the EHR
Travel Between Offices:
- Rarely
- No
Pay:
$ $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Cardiology
- Nuclear Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Inperson
- Office
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Experience:
- cardiovascular clinic: 1 year (required)
Work Location:
In person
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