What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (2369) position at US Heart & Vascular?
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Brimingham Heart Clinic located in Birmingham, AL to assist Provider(s) in daily operations of his/her clinic and patient care. This is a 4x10 Monday - Friday day shift.
Responsibilities:
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Day off may differ week to week
Requirements:
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program
- Previous experience in Cardiology Preferred
- Experience with EKGs is required
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