Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in Dallas is seeking a non-exempt Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care in a medical office under a physician's direction. The role supports providers and maintains a clean, safe environment in line with practice policies.

The position offers a $1000 sign-on bonus. Primary duties include taking vitals, documenting medical records, preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and coordinating referrals and testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Three years of healthcare experience or MA diploma in lieu of experience is acceptable.
• Occasional local travel to support other clinics is required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Tenet policies and HIPAA Compliance in daily practice.
• Assesses patient needs, vital signs, medical history, and chief complaint.
• Documents the medical record per charting policy and prepares equipment for procedures.
• Assists physicians with medical treatments and procedures in a clinical setting.
• Administers injections and performs venipuncture and CLIA-Waived lab tests.
• Maintains a clean, safe exam room and stocks medical supplies.
• Notifies insurance for pre-certification of surgeries or tests as ordered.
• Answers phones and assists with scheduling and referrals.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Medical documentation

Injections

Venipuncture

HIPAA compliance

Medical teamwork

PHI privacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma (preferred)

Tools

CLIA-Waived Lab Testing

Medical office equipment

Job description

Job Summary

$1000 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.

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

Sign on bonus is for new hires only!

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