Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Neurology

Tenet Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Tenet Physician Resources seeks a non-exempt Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care in a medical office under the physician's direction and to assist providers while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

The role includes taking vital signs, documenting patient records, preparing equipment for procedures, administering injections and phlebotomy, answering calls, scheduling, coordinating referrals, and supporting front desk operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of the program.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred; 90 days to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assess patient needs and health plan.
• Complete documentation in the patient’s medical record per charting policy.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments and procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform injections; conduct basic lab tests.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment; stock rooms and manage supplies.
• Answer office phones and assist in scheduling appointments and referrals.
• Assist in other physician practice functions as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient care

Communication

Multi-tasking

EMR systems

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assisting Program

3 years healthcare experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

$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