Medical Assistant (MA) Bariatrics

$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.

• 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

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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