Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Electrocardiogram, Hospital, Medical Assistance, Medical Products, Medical Terminology, Medical Tests, Operations, Order Supplies, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Telephone Skills, Telephone Triage, Willing to Travel, Wound Care
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our vascular 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 of patients' charts.
Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
Assists with wound care
Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
Screens telephone calls for physicians
Returns patient phone calls
Calls in patient prescriptions
Schedule hospital and outpatient surgeries
Answers triage calls
Travel required
Other related duties may be assigned
Requirements:
Completion of a Medical Assistant program
Cardiac Experience preferred but not required
Knowledge in medical terminology
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.