Job Description

Job Location: DVV - College Station - College Station, TX 77845
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School Diploma/GED
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Other PositionsUS Heart and Vascular is in need of a Full-time Medical Assistant to join our team at Davis Vein and Vascular in College Station, TX
Responsibilities:
- Interviews patients to obtain medical history and current medical concerns.
- Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
- Preps patient charts for next day clinic
- Reviews testing appointments to confirm there are orders for imaging; if order is missing, submit order with billable diagnosis codes utilizing ICD master list.
- Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR.  Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.
- Access hospital EMRs as needed.
- Provides H&P and labs to ASC team at least 2 days in advance of case
- Fill out surgery patient sheet to flag cases for ASC.
- Runs “missed appointment” query to identify patients that need to be rescheduled on a weekly basis.
- Responsible for EKG. Entering orders with correct physician and diagnosis.
- Accurate lead placement. (Proficiency Required). Charging equipment after each clinic. Notify the clinical manager if equipment is malfunctioning.
- Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test
- Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills.
- Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR.
- Return patient calls/tasks, even if only to acknowledge receipt of the voicemail, and that an answer is being sought.  Return calls within 2 hours.
- Add follow up documentation in clinical notes when task is completed (ie. Called patient to deliver results, scheduled follow up, etc).
- Schedules patients follow up visits during clinic appt.
- Thoroughly reviews testing instructions with patients at check out.
- May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization (until fully transitioned to the billing team).
- May be required to move between locations as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program
- Experience in administration of EKG's is required
- Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required
- High School diploma or Texas accredited GED
Why Choose Us?
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Monday-Friday schedule
- CME allowance
About College Station, TX
College Station, TX offers a welcoming community with a strong local economy and a comfortable, affordable cost of living. The city features attractive neighborhoods, great parks, and a growing selection of restaurants and entertainment options. Its central location provides easy access to larger Texas cities while still maintaining a relaxed, small-city feel. With a friendly atmosphere and a high quality of life, College Station is a great place to put down roots.