Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tenet Healthcare; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development & CE opportunities

Health savings account

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources, in partnership with Piedmont Physician Network, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care in a medical office under a physician's supervision. You will assist with exams, prepare equipment, and maintain a clean, safe environment for patients.

The role includes taking vital signs, documenting in medical records, administering medications, and supporting front desk tasks as needed. A $1000 sign-on bonus is offered for new hires.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and procedures.
• Takes vital signs, patient history, and medication lists; assesses patient status.
• Prepares equipment and maintains sterile environment; stocks rooms.
• Maintains medical records and completes charting per policy.
• Administers prescribed medications and draws blood for CLIA-waived tests.
• Answers phones and assists with scheduling and referrals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care as a Medical Assistant with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to become a crucial part of our caring team!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

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.

$1000 Sign On Bonus

Sign on bonus is for new hires only!

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• 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. This includes 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

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, preferred.

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Experience

Required

• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma or a current Medical Assistant certification

Preferred

• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school and 1 year of relevant work experience highly preferred

Other Requirements

• Occasional local travel to support other clinics is required

Organization Description

Piedmont Physician Network, in partnership with PMC Physician Network, believes a patient relationship is a partnership that spans a lifetime and that two-way communication is the key to good health. Building on decades of successful care, our team provides patient-centered care that collaborates and empowers patients by educating and involving them in each stage of treatment. Our distinguished network of providers is committed to providing our patients with outstanding care and service at every encounter. Skilled physicians and a caring, compassionate staff focus on ensuring that every patient has a positive and hassle-free experience with personalized attention

Employment Practices

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.