Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Multispecialty

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; La Quinta (CA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a non-exempt Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care in a medical office under physician direction. The role supports clinical and clerical tasks, maintains patient records, and assists with procedures and testing.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication administration, injections, venipuncture, and front-d desk support. A Medical Assisting Program or 3 years’ relevant experience is required, with BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/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
• Medical Assistant required (will allow 90 days to obtain certification)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsabilités

• Provide direct nursing care under physician supervision and assist with exams and procedures.
• Take vital signs, obtain medical history, and document accurately in patient records.
• Complete documentation in the patient’s medical record per charting policy.
• Prepare equipment and assist with treatments, exams, and procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and injections; perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived tests.
• Answer office phones and support front desk in scheduling and referrals.

Connaissances

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Initiative & judgment

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formation

Medical Assisting Program diploma

3 years healthcare experience in lieu of diploma

Outils

EMR

Description du poste

$1,000 Sign On Bonus

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.

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

Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed

Education:

• High school diploma/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:

• Medical Assistant required (will allow 90 days to obtain certification)
• 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

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and process.
• Knowledge of clinical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Understanding of documentation required for physician office visits.
• Knowledge of the purposes, organization, and policies of the local community's health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a clinic sufficient to provide effective patient care.

Skills:

• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in computer hardware and software use.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, and the public.
• Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.
• Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.

Abilities:

• Ability to obtain vital signs and record them correctly.
• Ability to use medical equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral and/or graphic instructions.
• Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
• Ability to use EMR, other relevant computer hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax machine