Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiology

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Buckeye, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a non-exempt medical office position in cardiology at Abrazo Medical Group - Verrado in Buckeye. Under the direction of a physician, the role provides direct nursing care in a medical office, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. The position also performs clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care and the office's daily operations. Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of the diploma.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Required experience qualification may also be met with a current Medical Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• An accredited Medical Assistant diploma 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 and histories, reviewing medications, 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 tasks, including arranging consultations and appointments, pre-certifying surgeries and tests, answering and directing phone calls, scheduling appointments, and assisting with patient check-out 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 and employee discount program.
• Voluntary 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.

What This Job Offers

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