Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Float Pool

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Modesto, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt medical office position in a Float Pool that requires local travel. Under a physician’s direction, the Certified Medical Assistant provides direct nursing care in a medical office, assists medical providers, and helps maintain a clean and safe practice environment in accordance with policies and procedures. The role supports patient care throughout the healthcare journey, including clinical and administrative assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of program completion.
• Medical Assistant certification is required; the employer allows 90 days to obtain certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Alternatively, a Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or three years of relevant healthcare-setting work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Follow the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Understand and follow compliance responsibilities, applicable laws and regulations, and corporate policies; report compliance issues or concerns appropriately and promptly.
• Assist with patient assessments by taking vital signs and history, listing medications, assessing visual acuity, determining the chief complaint, and assessing physical and mental status.
• Complete required documentation in patients’ medical records according to practice 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, including cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments according to practice policies.
• Stock rooms for the daily schedule and take inventory of medical and examination-room supplies.
• Follow personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Arrange specialized consultations and testing appointments as ordered by physicians.
• Notify appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests when required by the insurance company.
• Answer office phones, assist the front desk with appointment scheduling, and direct calls appropriately.
• Assist with patient checkout, referral processing, and scheduling.
• Assist with other physician-practice functions as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous 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.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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