Medical Assistant (MA)

• 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

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

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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