Medical Assistant (MA)

$1000 sign on bonus for new hires! 
LOCATION: Abrazo Biltmore Terrace

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 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. 

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/BLS 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 

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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