Medical Assistant (MA)
About The Position
This is a non-exempt medical office position at Arizona Heart Institute. The Medical Assistant provides direct nursing care in a medical office setting under a physician’s direction, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. The position includes patient-care duties, clinical support, documentation, and administrative and front desk tasks. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and either a Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of that diploma, or a current Medical Assistant certification. A Medical Assistant diploma and one year of relevant work experience are preferred. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new hires only. Tenet Physician Resources describes its benefits package as supporting employee health, professional development, and work-life balance. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- A Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of the diploma, or a current Medical Assistant certification.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification 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 applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Assist in assessing patient needs and health plans by 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 conduct lab testing.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment by cleaning, sterilizing and storing instruments, stocking rooms, and taking inventory.
- Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against hazardous substances.
- Perform administrative and front desk duties, including arranging consultations and appointments, pre-certifying surgeries and tests, answering phones, scheduling appointments, directing calls, and assisting with patient checkout and referrals.
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 include 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 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
