Position Description

TMC HealthCare

TMC HealthCare is Southern Arizona's regional nonprofit hospital system with Tucson Medical Center at its core. Each day staff comes to work to use their skills and expertise to improve the health of the entire community, from birth to the end of life.

Medical Assistant TMCOne - Harrison
Job Category Allied Health
Schedule Full time
Shift 1 - Day Shift
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$1,000 Sign on Bonus for 2 Years of Experience!

TMCOne is Tucson’s premier physican’s group with nearly 20 locations across Tucson. TMCOne provides quick access to care that is convenient and compassionate. With same-day appointments and extended hours on evenings and weekends, TMCOne offers wellness, primary and specialty care. Employees choose to work at TMCOne because of our values of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community.

Why Join TMCOne?

We don’t only care for our patients, we care for our TMCOne family too. As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:

  • Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team 
  • Competitive Pay
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health and Wellness Coaching

Come be a part of an organization that makes a difference, do work that matters & help improve the lives of others!

REQUIREMENTS:  

EDUCATION:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

EXPERIENCE:  Six (6) months of medical assistance experience, preferred.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Written proof of completion of recognized Medical Assistant course. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Formulates and implements accurate and timely care.

Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine urine specimens, cleans catch specimens, stool specimens, and sputum specimens; draws blood from patient and return test tubes to the laboratory.

Performs dressing changes and treatments using aseptic technique.

Inserts urinary catheters, discontinues IV lines and performs EKGs.

Routinely checks expiration dates and ensures all medications are properly stored and expired drugs properly disposed of. 

Obtains prior authorizations, manages referrals, assists with the scheduling of procedures and performs other related tasks to assist physician and patient.

Calls patients regarding test results, follow-up appointment visits, and missed appointments.  Schedules patient visits and assists with their medical needs.

Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and discharges; monitors and restocks supplies.

Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.

Charts observations and vital signs on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures

Applies restraints as directed by nurse, per hospital policy.

Promotes a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care.

Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.

Participates in the orientation of new program personnel and in the ongoing in-service education of the team; participates in ongoing staff education.

Receives, handles and transfers phone calls, and messages within the department promptly and courteously.

Escorts patients to and from the exam room, takes vital signs and notes reason for visit. Documents all clinical interactions with patients and signs documentation.

Posts information to records; maintains files and records; inputs and retrieves data utilizing knowledge of various computer software packages.

Transcribes orders; schedules appointments.

Operates a personal computer, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine or related office machinery in performing assigned duties.

Processes patient charges as required.

 

 

 

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