Medical Assistant TMCOne - Rincon Obstetrics

About the Role

TMCOne is Tucson’s premier physician’s group with nearly 20 locations across Tucson, providing quick access to convenient and compassionate care. With same-day appointments and extended hours on evenings and weekends, TMCOne offers wellness, primary, and specialty care. Employees join TMCOne for its integrity, community focus, dedication, and compassion, reflected in the exceptional care provided to patients and the community.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Family-style atmosphere with a supportive team
• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness coaching

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Six (6) months of medical assistance experience
• Written proof of completion of a recognized Medical Assistant course
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Responsibilities

For TMC Wound and Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic, TMC Integrative Pain Specialists, or TMC Infusion Clinic:

• Administer injectable non-controlled substance medication (excluding intravenous administration) and apply topical medications under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner (NP, PA, MD, DO), following TMC’s medication administration policy
• Witness the RN completing a patient pill count
• Review and document discharge instructions and related teaching with the patient
• Transcribe and verify patient-completed admission intake forms into the EMR, including:
  • Prior-to-arrival (PTA) medications, history, allergies, pain level, screening questions
  • OB/GYN status, vitals, Opioid Risk Tool/CAGE
  • Blood, urine, saliva drug screen testing/results
  • Discharge instructions
• Complete consent forms
• For sedation procedures, document:
  • Pre-op checklist
  • Physician-led Time Out checklist
  • Vitals
• Assist the physician during non-sedation procedures that may require fluoroscopy:
  • Actively participate in a physician-led pre-procedure “time out” for all invasive procedures
  • Under the direction of the physician, appropriately prep and hold medication vials while the provider draws up medication for sterile procedures

For TMC Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation:

• Under the supervision of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Medical Director and/or Manager, and in compliance with Tucson Medical Center Policies and Procedures, AACVPR, and Medicare guidelines, perform the following in addition to the tasks above:
  • Perform new patient and daily patient intakes, including:
    • Vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting medical history and current medication regimen
    • Completion of consent forms and patient data entry
  • Provide oversight of patient care for Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase III and Phase IV programs, including exercise sessions and EKG monitoring
  • Monitor and perform Hand Hygiene, PPE, and GG audits per TMC policies and regulations
  • Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation and data retrieval
  • Record meeting minutes using shorthand or rapid long-hand to maintain accurate records
  • Schedule and maintain the departmental calendar of events and assist with employee schedule management
  • Assume responsibility for assigned procurement areas, ensuring timely delivery of office supplies and maintenance items