Medical Assistant (MA)

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant supports medical providers and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the practice’s policies and procedures.

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 certification.
The qualifications section also lists a current Medical Assistant certification as an alternative to the Medical Assistant diploma or three years of relevant healthcare work experience.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 by understanding compliance responsibilities, following applicable laws and policies, and reporting compliance issues or concerns in a timely manner.
Assist with assessing patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs and history, listing medications, assessing visual acuity, and determining the chief complaint.
Assess patients’ physical and mental status.
Complete required documentation in patients’ medical records in accordance with the practice’s charting policy.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Administer prescribed oral medications and give intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
Perform venipunctures and CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors, including cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments according to practice policies.
Stock rooms for the daily work schedule and inventory medical and exam-room supplies.
Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
Arrange specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by physicians.
Notify appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests when required by the insurance company.
Answer office phones, assist the front desk with scheduling appointments, and direct calls appropriately.
Assist with patient checkout, referral processing, and scheduling.