Medical Assistant (3249)

Medical Assistant

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 Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Completion of a Medical Assistant program Cardiac Experience preferred but not required Knowledge in medical terminology