Job Summary
The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in delivering direct nursing care, supporting healthcare providers during examinations and treatments, while ensuring that the clinical environment remains clean and secure. This position encompasses a variety of tasks aimed at providing high-quality patient care and administrative support.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to patients.
- Assist medical professionals during examinations and treatment procedures.
- Ensure the clinical space is clean, safe, and organized.
- Document patient information accurately.
- Conduct laboratory tests as required.
- Handle administrative duties including scheduling appointments and managing insurance pre-certifications.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
- A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is essential.
- A diploma in Medical Assisting from an accredited program is preferred.
- Alternatively, three years of relevant experience in the healthcare field is acceptable.
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.
