Medical Assistant (MA)

$1000 sign on bonus for new hires!

Carondelet Ortho

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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