Medical Assistant (3402)

Paycom; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

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 rooming patients, taking vitals, preparing equipment, and assisting with diagnostic tests and treadmill stress tests.

The role may involve travel and requires strong communication and a foundation in medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Cardiac experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment rooms for examinations and records vitals.
• Assists providers with injections, routine tests, and treadmill stress tests.
• Interacts with patients, answers triage calls, and schedules tests.

Skills

Medical Assistant program completion

Cardiac experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

# Medical Assistant (3402)Pima - Tucson Heart Center - Tucson, AZ 85718## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School Diploma/GEDTravel PercentageUp to 25%CategoryOther Positions## DescriptionUS 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:**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.