Medical Assistant (MA) - OBGYN

Detroit Medical Center; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join their team in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In this essential role, you will provide direct nursing care to patients and support the medical staff in ensuring comprehensive care. Ideal candidates will hold a Medical Assistant diploma or possess relevant experience, along with CPR/BLS certification.

The position offers a $1000 sign-on bonus and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and more. Join us to make a positive impact in patients' lives!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Required certification: CPR/BLS. Preferred certification: Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under the direction of a physician.
• Assist in the assessment of patient needs.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform injections.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and answering phones.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or 3 years relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care as a Medical Assistant with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients’ lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; generous paid time off; career development and continuing education opportunities; health savings accounts; employee assistance and discount programs; voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Job Summary

A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician, assisting medical providers, and maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice. $1000 sign-on bonus.

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 that affect his/her specific job functions, 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, 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.
• Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls, and assists in checking out patients and referral processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Required certification: CPR/BLS. Preferred certification: Medical Assistant.
• Preferred: One year of additional relevant work experience.

Legal Disclosures

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If offered this position and vaccination is required, proof of full vaccination or a religious or medical exemption is required before start date. Exemptions require regular testing per law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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