Medical Assistant (3402)

US Heart & Vascular; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Pima Heart Center team. The role supports providers in daily clinic operations and patient care.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program completion, cardiac experience, and knowledge of medical terminology, with strong communication skills. Travel up to 25% and a Monday-Friday schedule are noted, with comprehensive benefits and CME allowance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms for patient visits
• Record vital signs and update patient charts
• Operate EKG, treadmill and related equipment
• Administer injections and routine tests
• Screen calls and triage for physicians
• Schedule tests and manage supplies
• Travel as required

Skills

Cardiac experience

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Medical Assistant (3402)

Pima - Tucson Heart Center - Tucson, AZ 85718

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 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 patients
• Interviews 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 equipment
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Screens telephone calls for physicians
• Preps patients for Treadmill Stress Tests
• Performs Treadmill Stress Tests as required
• Returns patient phone calls
• Calls in patient prescriptions
• Answers triage calls
• Travel required
• Other related duties may be assigned

Requirements:

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

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monda-Friday Schedule
• CME allowance

About Tucson, AZ:

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