Posted 1w ago

Medical Assistant (2434)

@ US Heart and Vascular
Tucson, Arizona, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Prepares treatment rooms, Interviews patients, Measures vital signs
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; completion of Medical Assistant program; cardiac experience; knowledge of medical terminology; strong communication.
Technical Tools Mentioned:EKG, Treadmill, Medical equipment
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Job Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ to assist Provider(s) in daily operations of his/her clinic and patient care. 



 Responsibilities: 




  • Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients

  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.

  • Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment

  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments

  • Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials

  • Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests

  • Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests

  • Screens telephone calls for physicians

  • Preps patients for Treadmill Stress Tests

  • Performs Treadmill Stress Tests as required

  • Returns patient phone calls

  • Calls in patient prescriptions

  • Answers triage calls

  • Travel required

  • Other related duties may be assigned



Requirements:  




  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program

  • Cardiac Experience 

  •  Knowledge in medical terminology

  •  Ability to effectively communicate



About Tucson, AZ:



Located in PIMA county, Tucson is considered the soul of the Sonoran Desert and the flavor of the Southwest, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Join a community rich in food, arts, culture, and the great outdoors. Tucson International Airport (TUS) offer nonstop service to 20+ destination airports, with convenient one-stop connections.