Medical Assistant (MA)

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Health savings account

Dependent flexible spending

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Baptist Medical Network within the Baptist Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for a vital role in our medical office. You will provide direct nursing support, assist physicians, and help maintain a clean, safe environment per practice policies.

The position supports patient care and documentation, with a $1000 sign-on bonus for new hires. A Medical Assistant diploma or equivalent experience is required, CPR certification, and preferred MA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or three years healthcare experience in lieu of diploma.
• CPR Certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs, takes vital signs, history, medication list, and chief complaint.
• Completes patient records according to charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with treatments and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications and performs basic lab tests (CLIA-waived as applicable).
• Maintains clean, safe clinical environment and stocks supplies.
• Complies with PPE requirements and infection control policies.
• Arranges referrals and pre-certifications as needed.
• Answers phones and assists front desk with scheduling and referrals.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school

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 you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, become a crucial part of our caring team!

Benefits

• 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
  • 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

Sign on bonus is for new hires only!

Organization Description

Our mission at Baptist Medical Network within the Baptist Health System is to be the premier healthcare organization in South Texas by providing high-quality, compassionate care that exceeds our communitys expectations. Our footprint spans across 12 counties with diverse multi-specialty providers who are dedicated to using their expertise and talents to strengthen our growing partnership within the surrounding communities.

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