Job Summary
The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in offering direct nursing care and supporting physicians during medical procedures while ensuring the clinical environment remains hygienic and secure. This position is multifaceted, involving patient documentation, conducting lab tests, and handling various administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing insurance pre-certifications.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients.
- Assist physicians with medical procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe clinical setting.
- Document patient information accurately.
- Perform laboratory tests as required.
- Manage administrative duties such as scheduling and insurance pre-certifications.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- A diploma from an accredited Medical Assisting program is preferred.
- Alternatively, a minimum of three years of relevant experience in healthcare 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.
