Medical Assistant (MA)

Talentify; Spring Branch (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a non-exempt Medical Office Nurse/MA to provide direct nursing care in a medical office under a physician's direction. You will assist providers and maintain a safe, clean environment in line with practice policies.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting in the medical record, preparing equipment, administering medications and injections, and coordinating referrals. CPR certification is required; MA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal Medical Assistant diploma or 3 years healthcare experience.
• CPR certification required; MA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports Tenet Physician Resources policies and HIPAA Compliance.
• Assists in assessment of patient needs, takes vital signs and determines chief complaint.
• Completes documentation in the patient’s medical record.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with treatments and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications and injections; performs venipuncture and CLIA-Waived labs.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; stocks supplies and inventories.
• Complies with PPE requirements for exposure risks.
• Coordinates referrals and pre-certifications as ordered.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Healthcare experience

Tools

CLIA Waived tests

Venipuncture

Job description

$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.

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!

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