Medical Assistant (3249)

US Heart and Vascular; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at HeartPlace in North Richland Hills, TX.

The ideal candidate has completed a Medical Assistant program, possesses knowledge of medical terminology, and is comfortable with vital signs, EKGs, and routine tests. Cardiac experience is helpful but not required; travel to satellite clinics may be needed. Full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Cardiac experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and records vital signs in charts.
• Works with staff to ensure timely patient rooming.
• Operates EKG and other equipment for routine tests.
• Fills out testing orders per physician.
• Assists with prescriptions and patient instructions.
• Travels to satellite clinics as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant (3249)

HeartPlace - North Hills - North Richland Hills, TX 76180; HeartPlace - Alliance - Fort Worth, TX 76177

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Category: Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at HeartPlace located in North Richland Hills, 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 preferred but not required
• Knowledge in medical terminology

About 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.