Medical Assistant (3438)

US Heart & Vascular•Plano, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant / Medical Front Office Specialist for HeartPlace in Plano, Texas. The position handles both medical front-office and back-office duties, supporting patient care and clinic operations. Travel to satellite clinics is required.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
Medical front-office experience.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients; measure and record vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, in patient charts.
Coordinate with the medical assistant tech to room patients promptly.
Operate EKG, treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Complete testing orders per physician instructions.
Send prescriptions per physician orders.
Order tests and explain them to patients.
Administer injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests.
Arrange procedures with hospitals, including completing and faxing hospital forms.
Review procedures and instructions with patients.
Escort patients to check-out.
Check voicemails and enter messages into eCW.
Return patient calls and tasks, including acknowledging receipt of voicemail while seeking an answer.
Ensure charts have been checked and include the proper paperwork.
Prepare a bag for travel to satellite clinics.
Support the check-in and check-out process.
Perform other related duties as assigned.