Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Career development

HSA/FSA

Employee assistance

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long-term care

Elder care

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Medical Assistant in the Houston area to support physicians and provide compassionate care in a medical office setting.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate documentation, and safe clinical practices, with benefits aimed at health, development, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, or three years of relevant work in lieu of completion.
• CPR Certification required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum one year of relevant work experience, or three years if no MA program completed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessing patient needs and health plan.
• Completes documentation in the patient's medical record per charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and procedures.
• Arranges for specialized consultations and testing as ordered by physicians.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED + Medical Assisting Program or 3 years experience

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

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

• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan.
• 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.
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: High school diploma/GED required with the 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

• Required: CPR Certification
• Preferred: Medical Assistant

Experience

• Required: Must have a minimum of one year of relevant work experience or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program

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Organization Description

Orthopedic Group and Sports Medicine practices within BHS Physician Network in Houston are led by board-certified orthopedic surgeons who have been serving the Houston area community collectively since 1975. Our multidisciplinary team ensures a comprehensive approach, beginning at diagnosis through recovery and rehabilitation. With offices located conveniently across the greater Houston area, we provide complete, multidisciplinary care that is always individualized, and patient-centered.

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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