Cardiology Medical Assistant — Day Shift

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support including counseling

Time away from work programs

Job summary

Cardiology Specialists of North Texas is hiring a Medical Assistant to support high-quality patient care in a fast-paced cardiology practice. You will prepare patients for exams, take histories and vitals, and assist with injections, labs, and minor procedures.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assisting program or has direct clinical experience, with certification pursued if not yet obtained.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or twelve months of direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting or current Medical Assistant certification.
• Candidates with one year of medical work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Certification within one year of hire date.
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated from a Medical Assisting training program will obtain a clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and equipment including sterilization.
• Give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer calls and screen for referrals.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting program

12 months clinical patient care experience

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Cardiology Specialists of North Texas is hiring a Medical Assistant to support high-quality patient care in a fast-paced cardiology practice. You will prepare patients for exams, take histories and vitals, and assist with injections, labs, and minor procedures.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assisting program or has direct clinical experience, with certification pursued if not yet obtained.