Medical Assistant

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Heart Place 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 eCWReturn 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

About Dallas/Fort Worth, TX:

Dallas/Fort Worth, known as the Metroplex, offers a vibrant urban life and peaceful suburban living, making it an enticing place to reside. Spanning across ten major cities and thirteen counties, it stands as the largest metroplex in the south. With its extensive range of recreational parks, renowned dining scene, five professional sports teams to root for, and two bustling airports facilitating over 2,000 daily flights, Dallas/Fort Worth provides residents with a multitude of reasons to consider it an excellent place to call home.