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Primary Medical Assistant

US Heart and Vascular

US Heart and Vascular

Tucson, AZ, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Primary 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information 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
  • Check voicemails & enter messages into NextGen
  • Return patient calls/tasks, even if only 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
  • Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program
  • Cardiac Experience
  • Knowledge in medical terminology
  • Ability to effectively communicate

About the Community:

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.