Medical Office Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance (voluntary)

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Medical Office Assistant/Patient Services Assistant in Detroit, MI. You will greet patients, register them, assist physicians, take vital signs, and support billing and scheduling in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include reviewing insurance benefits, collecting co-pays, preparing charts, and ensuring accurate documentation. A strong emphasis on patient comfort and efficient service in a fast-paced environment is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Nurse assistant program or Medical Assistant program or six months of experience in a doctor’s office.
• One year experience performing Medical Assistant or Patient Care Associate duties.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and register patients.
• Obtain demographic, insurance and related data.
• Contact insurance providers to determine benefit levels and patient co-pays.
• Prepare and file patient charts and paperwork in medical records.
• Assist physician with examinations and prepare exam room.
• Take vital signs and document in chart.
• Assist with injections, venipuncture, EKGs, and other procedures.
• Schedule referrals and appointments.
• Enter and review billing information in the system.
• Perform other support duties as needed.
• Follow safety policies and CPR training.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Mental/visual strain

Blood pressure techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training

Medical Assistant Program or 6 months experience

EMT

Phlebotomy training

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Medical Office Assistant/Patient Services Assistant in Detroit, MI. You will greet patients, register them, assist physicians, take vital signs, and support billing and scheduling in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include reviewing insurance benefits, collecting co-pays, preparing charts, and ensuring accurate documentation. A strong emphasis on patient comfort and efficient service in a fast-paced environment is required.