Medical Assistant

US HEART & VASCULAR; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular seeks a Medical Assistant for HeartPlace in Bedford, TX. Responsibilities include recording vitals, rooming patients, operating EKG/treadmill, and processing orders and medications. Travel to satellite clinics may be required, with a focus on patient care and privacy.

Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required; cardiac experience is preferred. A comprehensive benefits package and a Monday–Friday schedule accompany this on-site opportunity.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Cardiac experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and update patient charts.
• Assist with rooming patients in a timely manner.
• Operate EKG, treadmill, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Fill out testing orders per physician.
• Process prescriptions per physician orders.
• Explain testing procedures to patients.
• Prepare for travel to satellite clinics as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Cardiac knowledge

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EKG

Treadmill

Lab equipment

Job description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at HeartPlace located in Bedford, TXResponsibilities:• Records vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height in patients’ charts.• Work with the medical assistant tech to ensure patients are roomed in a timely manner• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test• Fill out testing orders per physician• Send out prescriptions per physician orders• Orders & explain testing to the patient• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests• Set up procedures with hospitals to include filling out hospital form and faxing them back• Review procedure and instructions with the patient• Escort patients to check-out• Check voicemails & enter messages into eCW• Return patient calls/tasks, to acknowledge receipt of the voicemail, and that an answer is being sought• Ensure that charts have been checked, and the proper paperwork is included• Travel required· Prepare bag for travel to satellite clinics• Safeguard the privacy of patient health information• Other related duties as assignedRequirements:• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required• Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required• Knowledge in medical terminology• Ability to effectively communicateWhy Choose Us?Comprehensive benefits packageMonday-Friday scheduleCME allowanceAbout Dallas/Fort Worth, TX:Dallas/Fort Worth, known as the Metroplex, offers a vibrant urban life and peaceful suburban living, making it an enticing place to reside. Spanning across ten major cities and thirteen counties, it stands as the largest metroplex in the south. With its extensive range of recreational parks, renowned dining scene, five professional sports teams to root for, and two bustling airports facilitating over 2,000 daily flights, Dallas/Fort Worth provides residents with a multitude of reasons to consider it an excellent place to call home.