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 is required
- Knowledge in medical terminology
- Experience in a cardiology practice is preferred but not required
About Tucson, AZ:
Tucson offers stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine. It’s a haven for outdoor lovers, with great hiking, biking, and national parks. The cost of living is lower than in other Arizona cities, and the arts, dining, and community scene are vibrant.
