Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics

Detroit Medical Center; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide compassionate care and support to patients. In this role, you will assist physicians, maintain a safe environment, and ensure patients receive quality healthcare. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant diploma or equivalent experience. Join us in making a positive impact on patients' lives!

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma from accredited school or three years of healthcare experience.
• Required: CPR/BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a medical office.
• Assist physicians with medical treatments and exams.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Vital signs assessment

Medical documentation

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant diploma or 3 years 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

We provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

DMC Specialists in Orthopedics - Commerce. 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.

Sign‑on bonus: $1000.

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 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 charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and medical procedures.
• Administers prescribed oral medications and performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures and 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 and 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 directs calls appropriately. Assists in checking out patients and helps with referral processing and scheduling processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma.

Certification

Required: CPR/BLS Certification.

Preferred: Medical Assistant certification.

Experience

Required: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting, or a current Medical Assistant certification.

Preferred: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school and at least one year of relevant work experience.

Vaccination Policy

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

EEO Statement

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, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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