Medical Assistant

US Heart & Vascular•Bedford, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

US Heart and Vascular is hiring a Medical Assistant for HeartPlace in Bedford, Texas. The role supports patient care and clinic operations, including recording vital signs, assisting with diagnostic testing and procedures, handling patient communications and paperwork, and preparing for travel to satellite clinics. The position is full-time and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. A comprehensive benefits package and CME allowance are offered.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Record patients’ pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height in their charts.
Work with the medical assistant tech to ensure patients are roomed in a timely manner.
Operate electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Fill out testing orders per physician direction.
Send prescriptions per physician orders.
Order and explain testing to patients.
Give injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests.
Set up procedures with hospitals, including completing hospital forms and faxing them back.
Review procedures and instructions with patients.
Escort patients to check-out.
Check voicemails and enter messages into eCW.
Return patient calls and tasks to acknowledge receipt of voicemails and communicate that an answer is being sought.
Ensure charts have been checked and include the proper paperwork.
Travel to satellite clinics and prepare a bag for travel.
Safeguard the privacy of patient health information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.