Medical Assistant (MA)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a non-exempt medical office position at Carondelet Cardio East. Under the direction of a physician, the role provides direct nursing care in a medical office setting, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. The position supports Tenet Physician Resources’ mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures; follows HIPAA and confidentiality standards; and supports the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program and applicable laws and policies. The role includes patient assessment and documentation, assisting physicians with examinations and procedures, administering prescribed medications and performing lab-related tasks, maintaining instruments and rooms, and handling administrative and front-desk duties. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires only.
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/BLS certification.
- A 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 experience is preferred.
- A Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school and one year of relevant work experience are highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
- Follow the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
- Support the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Assist in assessing patient needs and health plans, including taking vital signs, obtaining medical history and medication information, and determining the chief complaint.
- Complete required documentation in patients’ medical records according to policy.
- Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
- Administer prescribed oral medications and injections; perform venipunctures and laboratory testing.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment by cleaning, sterilizing and storing instruments, stocking rooms, and taking inventory.
- Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against hazardous substances.
- Perform administrative and front-desk tasks, including arranging consultations and appointments, pre-certifying surgeries and tests, answering phones, scheduling appointments, directing calls, and assisting with patient check-out and referrals.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires only.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
