Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • New Braunfels, TX

2h

About The Position

A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant supports medical providers and maintains a clean and safe practice environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. The role includes patient assessment and documentation, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering medications and injections, performing venipunctures and laboratory testing, maintaining supplies and equipment, coordinating consultations and testing, and helping with phones, scheduling, checkout, and referrals.

The position is part of Tenet Physician Resources. The organization describes its mission as providing high-quality, compassionate care that exceeds community expectations through Baptist Medical Network within the Baptist Health System.

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-setting work experience in lieu of the diploma, or current Medical Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Support Tenet Physician Resources’ mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures, and comply with its HIPAA and privacy requirements.
• Follow the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program, applicable laws and regulations, and relevant corporate policies; report compliance issues or concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Assist in assessing patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs and histories, listing medications, assessing visual acuity, determining chief complaints, and assessing physical and mental status.
• Complete required documentation in patient medical records in accordance with the practice’s charting policy.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Administer prescribed oral medications and give 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 in accordance with practice policies.
• Stock rooms for the daily work schedule and take inventory of medical and examination-room supplies.
• Comply with 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 appointments for tests ordered by physicians.
• Notify appropriate insurance personnel to obtain precertification for physician- or provider-ordered surgeries or tests when required by the insurer.
• Answer office phones, assist the front desk with scheduling appointments, and direct calls appropriately.
• Assist with patient checkout, referral processing, and scheduling.

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 pet, legal, accident, critical illness, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto, and home insurance benefits.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires only.

What This Job Offers

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