Medical Assistant (MA)
Baptist Health System
Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)
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 practice policies and procedures. A $1000 Sign On Bonus is available for new hires.
Key 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, rules, regulations, and corporate policies, and reporting compliance issues/concerns.
- 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.
- Cleans, sterilizes, and stores instruments in accordance with practice policies.
- Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule.
- Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
- Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements.
- Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing.
- Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests requiring pre-certification.
- Answers office phones, assists the front desk in scheduling appointments, and directs calls.
- Assists in checking out patients and with referral processing and scheduling.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma/GED
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting
- CPR Certification
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR Three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting OR a Current Medical Assistant certification.