Medical Assistant (3072)

US Heart and Vascular; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant for HeartPlace in Plano, TX. This full-time, day-shift position supports clinical operations, patient intake, vital signs, and routine diagnostic testing.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program, cardiac experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate with clinicians, ensure accurate charting, and assist with procedures while safeguarding patient privacy.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Cardiac experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record data in charts.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with diagnostics.
• Operate EKG, treadmill, and other equipment for routine testing.
• Process orders and prescriptions as directed by physicians.
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed and prepare travel bags.

Skills

Cardiac Experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant (3072)

HeartPlace - Baylor Plano - Plano, TX 75093

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 HeartPlace located in Plano, TX

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information 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, even if only 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 assigned

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Cardiac Experience
• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Ability to effectively communicate

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