Medical Assistant (MA)
Tenet Healthcare, Fort Mill, SC, United States
Overview
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, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team.
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 and dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Job Summary
A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician, assisting medical providers, and maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice.
$1,000 sign-on bonus! (for new hires only)
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, adhering to federal and state laws, and reporting compliance issues in a timely manner.
Assists in the assessment of patient needs by taking vital signs, history, medication lists, 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 charting policy. Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and 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. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments, stocking rooms in preparation for the daily schedule, and taking inventory of supplies.
Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and hazardous substances.
Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre‑certify surgeries or tests required by the physician or other health care provider.
Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments, and directs calls appropriately.
Assists in checking out patients and with referral processing and scheduling. Performs other functions of the physician practice as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
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 Certification; Preferred: Medical Assistant.
Experience:
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.
Knowledge and Skills:
Basic understanding of medical terminology; knowledge of medical office procedures and processes.
EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program.
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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, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team.
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 and dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Job Summary
A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician, assisting medical providers, and maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice.
$1,000 sign-on bonus! (for new hires only)
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, adhering to federal and state laws, and reporting compliance issues in a timely manner.
Assists in the assessment of patient needs by taking vital signs, history, medication lists, 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 charting policy. Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and 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. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments, stocking rooms in preparation for the daily schedule, and taking inventory of supplies.
Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and hazardous substances.
Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre‑certify surgeries or tests required by the physician or other health care provider.
Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments, and directs calls appropriately.
Assists in checking out patients and with referral processing and scheduling. Performs other functions of the physician practice as needed.
Qualifications
Education:
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 Certification; Preferred: Medical Assistant.
Experience:
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.
Knowledge and Skills:
Basic understanding of medical terminology; knowledge of medical office procedures and processes.
EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program.
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