Job Summary
The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in delivering direct nursing care, supporting medical practitioners during examinations and treatments, and ensuring the clinical environment is clean and safe. This position encompasses both clinical and administrative tasks essential for optimal patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients.
- Assist healthcare providers during exams and treatments.
- Ensure a clean and safe clinical environment.
- Document patient information accurately.
- Administer medications as prescribed.
- Conduct lab tests and assist with their analysis.
- Support various administrative office tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
- Preferred: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience of three years in a relevant healthcare role.
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.
