Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tenet Healthcare; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physician-led daily operations in a clinical office setting. The role includes patient care, triage, basic procedures, EKG, phlebotomy, and ensuring accurate documentation.

A high school diploma or GED and MA certification are required, with a 90-day window to obtain certification if needed. Eligible candidates should have a Medical Assisting Program credential or 3 years of relevant healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or 3 years relevant healthcare experience in lieu of diploma.
• Certification: MA through NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, ARMA, or HPRUS; 90 days to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with daily operations of the physician's office.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and assist with patient care (exams, procedures, patient education) under physician supervision.
• Triage, monitor and record vitals of all visiting patients.
• Perform EKG and Phlebotomy as applicable.
• Ensure accurate documentation of office visits.
• Maintain friendly, courteous, and professional contacts with patients and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Program or 3 years healthcare experience

Job description

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

• Assist physician with the daily operations of the physician's office
• Maintains efficient patient flow and assists with patient care, i.e. exams, procedures and patient education under the direction and supervision of a physician
• Perform triage, monitors and records vitals of all visiting patients
• Perform EKG and Phlebotomy, as applicable
• Ensures medical documentation of office visits
• Ensure that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Required: Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program OR three years of relevant work experience in lieu of completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program

Certification:

• Required: Medical Assistant Certification required through one of the following; National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Center for Competency Training (NCCT), the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or Healthcare Professional Registry of the US (HPRUS) (Will allow 90 days to obtain certification)
• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience:

• Required: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of Medical Assistant diploma
• Preferred: At least one year of relevant work experience

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