Medical Assistant
US Heart & Vascular•Covington, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
US Heart and Vascular is hiring a Medical Assistant at Cardiovascular Care of Covington in Covington, Louisiana. The role supports physicians in patient examinations and treatment, maintains patient records, prepares examination rooms, and performs routine diagnostic tests. The position is full-time, on the day shift, and may require travel of up to 25%.
Requirements
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
- Previous experience in cardiology is preferred.
- Experience with EKGs is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in cardiology.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and measure and record vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep them neat and clean.
- Operate EKG or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- CME allowance.
- Monday–Friday schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
