Medical Assistant (MA)

Talentify; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care in a medical office under a physician's direction. You will assist providers and maintain a clean, safe environment while supporting daily clinic operations.

The ideal candidate has a MA diploma or 3 years healthcare experience, BLS certification, and the ability to perform injections, venipuncture, and basic lab tests. Occasional local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Three years of healthcare experience in lieu of a MA diploma or a current MA certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, collect history, assess needs, and assist physicians with procedures.
• Prepare equipment and document in patient records per charting policy.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform injections and basic lab tests.
• Maintain clean, safe exam rooms and restock supplies; assist with referrals.
• Answer office phones and assist with scheduling and front desk tasks.

Skills

BLS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assisting Program (preferred)

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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