Medical Office Assistant - Patient Care & Front Desk

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance

Discount Programs

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Long Term Care

Childcare

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant and Patient Services Assistant at its Detroit facility. You will greet patients, register them for outpatient services, and support physicians during examinations.

You will also prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and assist with procedures as needed. Responsibilities include handling insurance verification, billing entries, and maintaining medical records, while ensuring compliance with safety policies and CPR training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing ... OR ...
• Completion of PCA/PCT, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant program, or six months in a doctor’s office performing MA duties.
• One year of MA or Patient Care Associate duties.
• One year of medical office clerical duties (insurance verification, authorizations, billing, EMR).
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, register patients, and schedule according to guidelines.
• Assist physician with examinations and prep of exam room.
• Take vital signs and record in patient chart.
• Prepare charts, notes, prescriptions and other documentation.
• Enter and review patient billing information; post payments and deposits.
• Perform procedures as directed (injections, venipuncture, EKGs, etc.).
• Schedule referrals and procedures per guidelines.
• Follow safety policies and complete CPR and safety trainings.

Skills

Patient interaction

Insurance verification

Billing accuracy

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA/PCA/Nurse Assistant program or EMT

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant and Patient Services Assistant at its Detroit facility. You will greet patients, register them for outpatient services, and support physicians during examinations.

You will also prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and assist with procedures as needed. Responsibilities include handling insurance verification, billing entries, and maintaining medical records, while ensuring compliance with safety policies and CPR training.