Medical Assistant for Cardiology Practice

Central Texas Heart Center•Bryan, TX

About The Position

The Medical Assistant joins a cardiology practice’s clinical team in a full-time, hourly role. The position supports providers and patients by preparing for appointments, performing clinical tasks, maintaining records in the EMR, coordinating follow-up care, and assisting with patient communications. Candidates should be experienced, patient-care-oriented, detail-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced setting with multiple providers and staff. Pay is based on experience, skill set, and certification. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with clinic hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Friday. Occasional overtime may be required but is rare. There are no night, weekend, or on-call shifts. Part-time work is not available.

Requirements

Current CMA certificate with experience in a medical office setting, or 8–12 consecutive months of medical assistant experience in a medical office setting.
One year of medical assistant experience required.
Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to wear a phone headset.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple providers and team members.
Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, and appropriate clinical pharmacology protocols within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Basic knowledge and understanding of CPT and ICD-10 codes.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
BLS, or willingness to obtain it.
Ability to follow directives from multiple levels of staff, assume responsibility for assignments, and perform essential duties.
Excellent patient relations and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in eClinicalWorks and Epic.
One year of eClinicalWorks experience.
CMA or CCMA certification.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare charts for medical appointments.
Room patients in a timely manner.
Obtain and record weight, manual blood pressure, heart rate, and medical history in the EMR.
Perform EKGs.
Accurately record patients’ medications.
Check out patients and schedule follow-up appointments and tests.
Answer incoming calls and assist with patient communications through the patient portal, email, and other channels.
Obtain medical records from outside healthcare facilities.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and assist providers with procedures and patient care.
Work directly with providers and other medical support staff.
Maintain patient information using EMR software.
Provide compassionate support and assistance to patients and families.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Perform other duties as assigned.