What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at TidalHealth?
Why work at TidalHealth?
Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.
Medical Assistant Position Summary
As a member of the care team, works to provide patient-centered care delivery. Provides initial preparation of patients prior to the provider’s encounter; assists providers in patient care activities, as directed; updates/documents records; relieves/assists Patient Service Representative as needed; orders and restocks exam rooms and office supplies as needed.
Medical Assistant Position Requirements
- Previous physician office experience preferred.
- Experience with electronic health record preferred.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Medical Assistant certification preferred.
Medical Assistant Work Schedule
- Monday through Friday, Day Shift
Medical Assistant Benefits
- At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 80 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 40 hours per pay period are eligible for benefits.
- Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.