Medical Assistant (2661)
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Job overview
US Heart and Vascular is hiring a Medical Assistant (2661). US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant for Heart Clinic of Hammond in Hammond, LA. This role involves interviewing patients, recording vital signs and medical history, assisting physicians with examinations, authorizing drug refills, and preparing treatment rooms. The Medical Assistant will also operate EKG and other diagnostic equipment.
Key focus areas include Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in charts, Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician, and Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or test results in medical records.
Successful candidates bring Medical Assistant Program Completion, EKG Experience, and High School Diploma/GED. Important skills include EKG.
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Full job description
Medical Assistant (2661) HCOH - Hammond - Hammond, LA 70403 Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma/GED Category Other Positions Description US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Heart Clinic of Hammond located in Hammond, LA
Responsibilities:
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Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
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Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
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Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
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Help physicians examine and treat patients
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Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
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Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
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Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests. Requirements:
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Completion of a Medical Assistant program
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Previous experience in Cardiology Preferred
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Experience with EKGs is required
About Hammond, LA
Hammond LA is located 45 miles east of Baton Rouge and 45 miles northwest of New Orleans. As the commercial hub Hammond boasts fine restaurants, modern shopping centers, beautiful parks and Southeastern Louisiana University. With a townscape shaded by venerable live oaks, this is a place to discover regional hallmarks like Cajun cooking and super-fresh seafood, combined with guided swamp tours and encounters with alligators.
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