Medical Assistant (3277)

US Heart & Vascular•Lafayette, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Cardiology Specialists of Acadiana in LaFayette, LA. This role involves greeting patients, taking vital signs, updating medical history, preparing patients for examinations, performing clinic duties efficiently, notifying physicians of patient readiness and test results, performing procedures like EKGs and stress tests, returning patient calls, scheduling hospital procedures, and directing patients upon completion of their visit. The Medical Assistant will also perform other services as deemed reasonable by the physician or supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of accredited certified medical assistant or accredited nursing program.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in performing clinical activities in a medical environment.
Basic knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology with concentration in cardiology.

Responsibilities

Greet patients in a friendly and professional manner and escorts them to the examination room.
Take vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) and height and weight measurements; accurately enters results in patient's chart.
Review and update medical history with each patient.
Accurately complete and update patient medical record.
Prepare patient for examination, test(s) or procedure(s).
Perform clinic duties in efficient manner to maintain smooth flow of clinic.
Notify physician when patient is ready for examination.
Perform procedures (ex: EKG, stress test, etc.) according to protocol as needed.
Return patient calls within 24 hours.
Ensure that physician is notified of all pertinent test results.
Refer patients to appropriate outside testing and appointments as instructed by the physician.
Correctly schedule hospital procedures as prescribed by physician; notify pre-cert dept in advance.
Direct or escort patient to check-out counter upon completion of the visit.
Perform any other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.