Orthopedics Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a non-exempt Medical Office Nurse/Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care under a physician's direction in a medical office setting. A $1000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The role includes taking vital signs, preparing equipment, administering medications and injections, documenting in the medical record, and coordinating referrals and pre-certifications while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

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
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Preferred: Medical Assistant diploma and 1 year of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports Tenet policies and HIPAA compliance.
• Assists in assessment of patient needs, takes vital signs, reviews history, and determines chief complaint.
• Completes documentation in the patient’s medical record.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications and performs injections; conducts venipunctures and approved lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and stocks exam rooms.
• Follows PPE requirements for exposure protection.
• Arranges specialized consultations and pre-certifications for surgeries or tests.
• Answers office phones and assists front desk with scheduling and referrals.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Medical Assistant diploma

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a non-exempt Medical Office Nurse/Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care under a physician's direction in a medical office setting. A $1000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The role includes taking vital signs, preparing equipment, administering medications and injections, documenting in the medical record, and coordinating referrals and pre-certifications while maintaining a clean, safe environment.