Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

This non-exempt medical office position provides direct nursing care in a medical office setting under a physician’s direction. The Medical Assistant supports medical providers and helps maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. The role includes assessing patient needs, documenting patient information, preparing equipment, and assisting with treatments, examinations, and procedures. It also includes administering prescribed medications, performing injections, venipunctures, and laboratory testing, as well as handling administrative and front-desk duties. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires only. Benefits eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

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.
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 certification.
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, including taking vital signs, obtaining patient history and medication information, and determining the chief complaint.
Complete required documentation in the patient’s medical record according to policy.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Administer prescribed oral medications and injections, perform venipunctures, and conduct laboratory testing.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment by cleaning, sterilizing and storing instruments, stocking rooms, and taking inventory.
Follow 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 checkout and referrals.