Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

This non-exempt medical office position provides direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant supports medical providers and helps maintain a clean and safe practice environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. The role includes assisting with patient assessments and care, preparing for examinations and procedures, performing specified clinical tasks, and handling administrative and front desk duties.

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: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Follow the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan, Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable federal and state laws and 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 established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against hazardous substances.
• Handle administrative and front desk tasks, including arranging consultations and appointments, pre-certifying surgeries and tests, answering phones, scheduling appointments, directing calls, assisting with patient checkout, and making referrals.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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