Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Healthcare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources seeks a Medical Assistant to provide essential patient care in a Scottsdale medical office. The role supports physicians with exams, vital signs, and documentation in the chart, while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities include administrative duties such as scheduling and referrals, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety protocols. This is an on-site position with a focus on compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED plus Medical Assistant diploma or 3 years healthcare experience in lieu of diploma.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Preferred: Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Take vital signs and medical history; assess patient needs.
• Prepare equipment, maintain cleanliness, and stock supplies.
• Document in patient records per policy and HIPAA guidelines.
• Handle front desk tasks: scheduling, referrals, and patient check-out.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Tools

EMR software

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

$1000 sign on bonus for new hires!

Scottsdale General Surgery

4 days out of the week will be in the West Valley (Goodyear, Buckeye) and 1 day out of the week will be Scottsdale E Bell Rd.

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 and adheres to federal/state laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Assists in assessing patient needs and health plans, including taking vital signs, history, medications, and determining chief complaint.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record according to policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and procedures.
• Administers prescribed oral medications, injections, performs venipunctures and lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment, including cleaning, sterilizing, storing instruments, stocking rooms, and taking inventory.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against hazardous substances.
• Manages administrative and front desk tasks: arranging consultations/appointments, pre-certifying surgeries/tests, answering phones, scheduling appointments, directing calls, and assisting with patient check-out and referrals.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• High school diploma/GED
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare settingin lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma

Certification

Required: CPR/BLS Certification

Preferred: Medical Assistant

Experience

Required: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare settingin 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

Sign on bonus is for new hires only!

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Organization Description

As one of the valleys top healthcare systems, Abrazo Medical Groups mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. Abrazo Medical Group, in partnership with Abrazo Health, is a high-quality multispecialty healthcare provider comprised of approximately 20 primary care and specialty outpatient clinic locations, 5 acute care hospitals and 4 neighborhood emergency centers. With over 120 employed physicians and practitioners, our services are close to home or work.

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.