Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; New Braunfels (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a non-exempt medical office professional to provide direct nursing care under a physician's direction. The role includes taking vital signs, reviewing patient history, and assisting with treatments and testing.

Responsibilities also include accurate documentation in the medical record, preparing equipment, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. CPR certification is required; a Medical Assistant diploma or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant diploma preferred.
• CPR certification required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and ability to assist physicians.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct nursing care under physician supervision.
• Take vital signs, review history, and assess patient status.
• Document in patient medical records according to policy.
• Assist with procedures, injections, and lab testing.
• Prepare equipment, sterilize instruments, and maintain clean exam rooms.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and assist with referrals.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Medical documentation

Sterile technique

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Assisting physicians

Formation

Medical Assistant diploma

High school diploma/GED

Three years healthcare experience in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma

Current Medical Assistant certification

Description du poste

$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.

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.

Sign on bonus is for new hires only!

Education:

• Required: High school diploma/GED;
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma

Certification:

• Required: CPR Certification
• Preferred: Medical Assistant

Experience

• Required: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR
• three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma OR a Current Medical Assistant certification

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