Medical Assistant

Paycom; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monda-Friday Schedule

Job summary

Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Providers in daily clinic operations and patient care. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, and assisting with tests and procedures.

Requirements include completing a Medical Assistant program, cardiac experience, and strong medical terminology knowledge. Excellent communication is essential to coordinate care and manage patient inquiries.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Cardiac experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Record vital signs and patient information in charts.
• Operate EKG, treadmill, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Administer injections or treatments and perform basic labs.
• Screen calls and triage, handle prescriptions and appointments.

Skills

Cardiac experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Patient interviewing

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EKG machine

Job description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ to assist Provider(s) in daily operations of his/her clinic and patient care.Responsibilities:Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patientsInterviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipmentCleans and sterilizes instrumentsInventories and orders medical supplies and materialsOperates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for testsGives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory testsScreens telephone calls for physiciansPreps patients for Treadmill Stress TestsPerforms Treadmill Stress Tests as requiredReturns patient phone callsCalls in patient prescriptionsAnswers triage callsTravel requiredOther related duties may be assignedRequirements:Completion of a Medical Assistant programCardiac ExperienceKnowledge in medical terminologyAbility to effectively communicateWhy Choose Us?Comprehensive benefits packageMonda-Friday ScheduleCME allowanceAbout Tucson, AZ:Located in PIMA county, Tucson is considered the soul of the Sonoran Desert and the flavor of the Southwest, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Join a community rich in food, arts, culture, and the great outdoors. Tucson International Airport (TUS) offer nonstop service to 20+ destination airports, with convenient one-stop connections.