Central Texas Heart Center
Float Medical Assistant for Cardiology Practice
Bryan, Texas•Full-time
About the Job
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FLOAT MEDICAL ASSISTANT
We are seeking experienced, patient-care-oriented, and talented medical assistant to join our clinical team. Pay will be determined based on experience, skill set, and if you are certified.
NOTE: The available position is a full-time 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. The required working hours will not accommodate a part-time employee or student.
We are seeking experienced, patient-care-oriented, and talented medical assistant to join our clinical team. Pay will be determined based on experience, skill set, and if you are certified.
NOTE: The available position is a full-time 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. The required working hours will not accommodate a part-time employee or student.
Candidate must have excellent patient relations, strong attention to detail, the ability to follow directives from multiple levels of staff, assume responsibility for assignments, and perform the essential duties of the position. Candidate will require flexibility to their day-to-day responsibilities as this position is to cover for Medical Assistants that are out on paid time off or need to be out due to illness or an emergency.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare charts for medical appointments.
- Room patients in a timely manner.
- Obtain and record vital signs (weight, manual blood pressure, and heart rate) and medical history in the EMR.
- Perform EKGs.
- Accurately record patients’ medications.
- Check-out the patient and schedule follow up appointments and tests.
- Answer incoming calls.
- Assist with patient communications (patient portal, email, etc.).
- 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 all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- This is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:
- A current CMA certificate with experience in a medical office setting OR 8–12 consecutive months of medical assistant experience in a medical office setting.
- Proficiency in eClinicalWorks and Meditech (preferred).
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
- Excellent telephone etiquette.
- 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 willing to obtain.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, hourly position with great benefits. Part-time is not available.
Clinic Hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Occasional overtime may be required, but it is rare. No nights, weekends, or on call.
This posting is not representative of all duties performed by CTHC medical assistants.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Health savings account.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required).
- eClinicalWorks: 1 year (Preferred).
License/Certification:
- CMA or CCMA (Preferred).
- BLS.
- CPR (Preferred).