Medical Assistant (MA)
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, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice. This role adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources, as well as the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement. The position also demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities, adhering to relevant laws and policies, and reporting compliance issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma OR a Current Medical Assistant certification
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school and 1 year of relevant work experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint.
- Assesses patients’ physical and mental status.
- Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy.
- Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures.
- Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections.
- Performs venipunctures, CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing.
- Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors, including cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies.
- Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule.
- Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
- Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
- Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians.
- Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other health care provider, which require pre-certification by the insurance company.
- Answering office phones, assisting front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately.
- Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process.
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
