Medical Assistant (3600)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join HeartPlace in Bedford, TX for a day shift, full-time position. You will support clinical staff, take vitals, prepare patients, and assist with diagnostic testing. Requirements include completion of a Medical Assistant program, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong communication skills.

Cardiac experience is a plus, but not required. This role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within our cardiovascular care

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
• Cardiac experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge in medical terminology is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and document in patient charts.
• Room patients promptly and coordinate with MA team.
• Operate EKG, treadmill, and routine diagnostic tests.
• Process orders and paperwork per physician orders.
• Explain tests and procedures to patients; maintain privacy.
• Assist with travel to satellite clinics as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Medical Assistant (3600)

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Education Level

High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage

Up to 10%

Category

Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at HeartPlace located in Bedford, TX

Responsibilities

• Records vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height 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, 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 is required
• Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Ability to effectively communicate

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

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