Medical Assistant (3042)
US Heart & Vascular·Tucson, Arizona
US Heart & Vascular·Tucson, Arizona
Assist providers in daily clinic operations and patient care, including preparing treatment rooms and measuring vital signs. Perform diagnostic tests such as EKGs and treadmill stress tests while managing patient prescriptions and triage calls.
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. Qualifications
Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant program and possess a high school diploma or GED. Experience in cardiac care and proficiency in medical terminology and communication are required.
Market context
Support-services jobs in Arizona often see steady demand in healthcare settings, especially when facilities need dependable staff who can work directly with patients and teams. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for current Arizona CNA certification, CPR certification, and facility experience; this posting also notes a preference for more than one year in a skilled nursing facility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your AZ fingerprint card is current before applying.
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