Medical Assistant

Description

Medical Assistants provide physician support services that ensure that healthcare facilities run smoothly. They are responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks. 

Requirements

• Outreach to encourage the improved healthcare manage of the person served.
• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources; Optimize resources and opportunities through community linkages and enhance social supports.
• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history and medication listing. 
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practices 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 other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience & Skills required;

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program;
• CPR/BLS certification is required;
• One year experience working in a physician office;
• Knowledge of substance abuse or related field;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively on a team.