Medical Assistant (MA)

Talentify; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a non-exempt Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician. You will assist providers and maintain a safe environment in line with practice policies.

Nacogdoches Medical Partners serves East Texas; the role includes taking vital signs, preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and supporting front desk tasks as needed. Sign-on bonus included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessment of patient needs, takes vital signs, history, and medication list.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with procedures.
• Completes documentation in the patient’s medical record per charting policy.
• Administers prescribed medications and performs injections when needed.
• Maintains clean, sterile, and safe environment; stocks rooms and inventories supplies.
• Schedules appointments and assists front desk with referrals and check-out.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assisting Program

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, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

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

• 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

Nacogdoches Medical Partners is an experienced network of healthcare providers serving the greater East Texas area. Our team is fully committedto excellence in patient care that includes family medicine and pediatrics as well as physicians for cancer care, orthopedics, pulmonary medicine and many other specialties.

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. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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