Medical Assistant (3600)

US Heart & Vascular; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our HeartPlace team in Bedford, TX. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program.

Cardiac experience is preferred but not required; strong medical terminology knowledge and clear communication are essential. You will record vital signs, assist with patient readiness, operate EKG and diagnostic equipment, manage orders and prescriptions, and support patient education while

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Patient care

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: HeartPlace - HEB - Bedford, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 10%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Other Positions, 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

About Dallas/Fort Worth, TX:

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