Medical Assistant

US Heart & Vascular•Bedford, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the HeartPlace team in Bedford, Texas. The role includes assisting with patient rooming, documenting vital signs, operating diagnostic equipment, coordinating testing and procedures, and communicating with patients and physicians. Travel to satellite clinics is required, up to 10%.

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.
Complete testing orders per physician instructions.
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 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 to acknowledge receipt of voicemails and advise that an answer is being sought.
Ensure charts have been checked and contain 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.