Medical Assistant (MA)

Conifer Health Solutions • San Antonio, TX

20h

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.

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant certification.

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 by understanding compliance responsibilities, following applicable laws and policies, and reporting compliance issues or concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Assist in assessing patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs and histories, listing medications, assessing visual acuity, and determining chief complaints.
• Assess patients’ physical and mental status.
• Complete required documentation in patient 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 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 take inventory of medical and examination-room supplies.
• Follow personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Arrange specialized consultations and testing appointments as ordered by physicians.
• Notify appropriate insurance personnel to obtain pre-certification for physician-ordered surgeries or tests that require it.
• Answer office phones, assist the front desk with appointment scheduling, and direct calls appropriately.
• Assist with patient checkout, referral processing, and scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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