Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pulmonary

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. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, join our caring team.

About the role

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. $1000 Sign On Bonus.

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; 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, 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, including cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies.
• Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule and 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.
• Answers office phones, assists the front desk in scheduling appointments, and directs calls appropriately.
• Assists in checking out patients and helps them with referral processing and scheduling.
• Assists in other functions of the physician practice as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program OR equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred (required in some departments; will allow 90 days to obtain it).
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Highly prefer at least one year of experience working in a physician office.

Benefits

• 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 including 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.

Pay

$25.00 - $30.57 hourly. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.