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Medical Assistant (MA) Bariatrics

Job Description - Medical Assistant (MA) Bariatrics

Description

$1000 Sign on Bonus 




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 the policies and procedures of the practice. 

 




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 as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and  




state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect  




his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a  




timely and appropriate manner. 





  •  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 and 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. This includes  




cleaning, sterilizing, and storing 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 necessary for  




protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical  




disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the  





  • physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered  




by the physician or other health care provider, which require pre-certification by the insurance  




Company. Answering office phones, assisting front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls  




appropriately. 





  •  Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling  




Process. Assist in other functions of the physician practice as neede 




Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED required with completion of an accredited Medical Assisting  




Program or equilvant relevant work experience in lieu of education. 




Certification: Medical Assistant preferred (required in some TPR markets) and CPR certification  




Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of experience working in a physician office 




Other Requirements: Occasional local travel to support other clinics is required. 


 



Sign on bonus is for new hires only! 




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