Medical Assistant (3612)

US Heart & Vascular•Houston, TX

About The Position

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the team at Orion Medical in Houston, Texas. The role provides direct patient care and supports nuclear medicine and PET examinations, including patient education, consent, IV injections, stress treadmill operation, timely EMR documentation, scheduling, and insurance authorization. The Medical Assistant also maintains a safe, clean clinical environment, manages supplies, and performs nursing or other duties as needed.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant.
BLS and ACLS certifications.
At least 1 year of experience.
Professional training to perform intravenous injections.

Nice To Haves

Training in nuclear medicine procedures is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Treat patients with dignity and respect, preserve patient privacy, and provide direct patient care.
Prepare consent forms and assist with patients on nuclear medicine and PET daily schedules.
Educate patients about procedures and obtain informed consent.
Carry out physician orders and assist with nuclear medicine examinations, including IV injections and stress treadmill operation.
Document each examination in the EMR in a timely manner.
Assist with patient scheduling and ensure insurance authorization is obtained before exams.
Follow OSHA PPE and company safety guidelines; maintain clean examination rooms and equipment.
Perform nursing functions and other duties outside the department when there are no patient exams.
Maintain and restock clinical supplies, and notify appropriate personnel when inventory needs to be purchased.
Perform other services deemed reasonable by the physician or supervisor.