Medical Assistant Jobs in The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

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/BLS certification.
• A Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of the diploma, or current Medical Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school and one year of relevant work experience is highly preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adhere to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Support the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Assist in assessing patient needs and health plans, including taking vital signs, obtaining patient 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 laboratory 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 phones, scheduling appointments, directing calls, and assisting with patient check-out and referrals.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires only.