Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

HSA/FSAs

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long-term care

Eldercare

Childcare

Auto & home insurance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Valley Baptist Physician Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing support in a physician practice, under supervision. The role includes patient comfort, documentation, and preparation for procedures, with focus on accuracy and empathy.

The position offers a $1000 sign-on bonus, a comprehensive benefit package, and opportunities for career development and continued education, in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care in a medical office under physician supervision.
• Assists in exams and procedures and maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs vital signs, histories, medication listing, and basic patient assessments.
• Documents in the medical record and assists with front desk scheduling and referrals.
• Administers prescribed medications and basic injections as directed.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and practice policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program

Basic Life Support (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. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives.

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

$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

Essential Job 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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Organization Description

Valley Baptist Physician Network is an organization of medical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to families in the Rio Grande Valley. Our team offers advanced, compassionate service in a wide range of specialties, treating newborns to seniors and everyone in between.

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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