Job Summary
The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering direct nursing care and supporting physicians during medical examinations and treatments. This position ensures a hygienic and secure clinical setting and involves comprehensive documentation of patient records, execution of laboratory tests, and management of various administrative duties, including appointment scheduling and insurance pre-certifications.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients.
- Assist physicians with medical treatments and examinations.
- Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
- Document patient records accurately.
- Perform laboratory tests as required.
- Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing insurance pre-certifications.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or three years of relevant work experience is necessary.
- Medical Assistant certification is mandatory, with a 90-day grace period for obtaining certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Tenet Healthcare Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
