Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pulmonary Clinic

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant serves as the initial contact for patients and physicians in an outpatient clinical setting. The position assists with escorting patients, preparing them for exams and procedures, and providing other assistance as needed. It also handles front-office duties and implements, organizes, and maintains patient charts. Clinical tasks include phlebotomy, taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and entering orders. The Medical Assistant cleans exam rooms, equipment, and storage areas, completes position competencies within the designated introductory period, and performs other related duties as assigned. The role uses skills consistent with the basic educational program, certification, and relevant work experience to deliver direct patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of health care-related experience.
• Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice the profession as required by law, regulation in the state of practice, or policy.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• 3–5 years of previous job-related experience.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for patients and physicians.
• Escort patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
• Provide assistance to patients as needed.
• Handle front-office duties.
• Implement, organize, and maintain patient charts.
• Perform phlebotomy, take vital signs, perform EKGs, and enter orders.
• Clean exam rooms, equipment, and storage areas.
• Complete established position competencies within the designated introductory period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Deliver direct care to patients in the outpatient clinical setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED