Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics

Detroit Medical Center; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Long term care insurance

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in Dearborn is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care in a medical office under physician supervision. You will support providers, maintain patient records, and ensure a clean, safe environment in compliance with practice policies.

The role requires a Medical Assisting Program completion or equivalent experience, CPR/BLS, and prior healthcare experience. Vaccination requirements and pre-certification processes may apply per location policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• 3 years of relevant healthcare experience or Medical Assistant diploma, or current MA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct nursing care in a medical office under physician supervision.
• Maintains patient records and documentation per policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists with treatments and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications and performs venipunctures and basic lab testing.
• Maintains clean, safe environment and adheres to infection control policies.
• Arranges for tests and referrals; assists with scheduling and referrals processing.
• Supports HIPAA compliance and corporate policies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assisting Program

Relevant work experience in lieu of education

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, you will become a crucial part of our caring team.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – 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, health care & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include 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 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Dearborn

$1,000 Sign On Bonus

We are looking for 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.

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 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.
• Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately. Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High school diploma/GED
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program OR equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of education.

Certification:

• Required: CPR/BLS Certification
• Preferred: Medical Assistant

Experience:

• Required: 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 OR a Current Medical Assistant certification.
• Preferred: Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school and 1 year of relevant work experience highly preferred.

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 from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Organization Description

DMC Medical Group is a network of primary and specialty care providers in greater Detroit and southeastern Michigan. We are proud partners with the Detroit Medical Center, an organization that has provided medical excellence for over 150 years for the Metropolitan Detroit area. Our healthcare providers are committed to providing advanced, comprehensive care to our patients. From primary care and sports medicine to cardiology and neurology, we have a passion for providing our patients with some of the best care possible.

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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