Medical Assistant (MA)

Sinai-Grace Hospital; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed

Health savings accounts (HSA) / FSAs

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long-term care / elder & childcare / A

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso, TX, is seeking a non-exempt Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care in a medical office under a physician, supporting providers and keeping a safe, clean environment.

The role involves taking vital signs, documenting in the EMR, assisting with procedures, injections, venipuncture, lab testing, and coordinating referrals. Occasional local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Required completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain prior to start date.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, review history and chief complaint, and assess patient needs.
• Document findings in the electronic medical record per charting policy.
• Prepare equipment, assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Administer prescribed injections and perform venipuncture and basic labs.
• Assist front desk with scheduling and patient referrals; maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assisting Program

BLS Certification

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.

At Tenet Physician Resources, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job - We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• 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

$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

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!

Organization Description

Providence Medical Partners, within El Paso Physician Network, provides primary and specialty healthcare services you can trust through an experienced team of medical professionals. Our distinguished network of providers offers high quality care with compassion for all ages and always strives to exceed your expectations.

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.

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