Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - OBGYN

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Framingham, MA

7h•$18 - $26

About The Position

This non-exempt medical office position provides direct nursing care in an OBGYN practice under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant supports medical providers and helps maintain a clean and safe practice environment in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role requires working from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of the diploma.
CPR certification.
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of the diploma, or current Medical Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources, including the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
Support the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by understanding and following applicable compliance responsibilities, laws, rules, regulations, and company policies, and by reporting compliance concerns promptly and appropriately.
Assist with patient assessment by taking vital signs and history, listing medications, assessing visual acuity, identifying the chief complaint, and assessing physical and mental status.
Complete required documentation in patients’ medical records according to the practice’s charting policy.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians with treatments, examinations, and medical procedures.
Administer prescribed oral medications and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; perform venipunctures and CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors; clean, sterilize, and store instruments; prepare rooms for the daily schedule; and inventory medical and examination-room supplies.
Follow personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious bodily fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
Arrange specialized consultations and testing appointments as ordered by physicians, and notify insurance personnel when pre-certification is required for ordered surgeries or tests.
Answer office phones, assist the front desk with appointment scheduling and call routing, help check out patients, and assist with referrals and scheduling.