Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in an office setting under the direction of a physician. The role assists medical providers and helps maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. The position is with DMC Sports Medicine & Orthopedics in Dearborn. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by assessing patient needs, recording vital signs and histories, preparing equipment, assisting physicians with treatments and procedures, administering prescribed medications and injections, performing venipunctures and laboratory testing, and completing medical-record documentation. The role also supports clinic operations through room preparation, supply inventory, appointment and referral coordination, insurance pre-certification notifications, phone coverage, and patient checkout. Tenet Physician Resources offers a benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid time off; career development and continuing education; health savings and flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; employee discounts; and voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new hires only.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of the education requirement.
CPR/BLS certification.
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant healthcare-setting work experience in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma, or current Medical Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification.
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school and one year of relevant work experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources, including its HIPAA Compliance Plan and confidentiality standards.
Understand and follow compliance responsibilities, applicable laws and regulations, and corporate policies; report compliance concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Assist in assessing patients’ needs and health plans by obtaining vital signs, history, medication lists, visual acuity, and chief complaints, and assessing physical and mental status.
Complete required documentation in patient medical records in accordance with practice charting policies.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Administer prescribed oral medications and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; perform venipunctures and CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors, including cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments; stocking rooms; and taking inventory of medical and exam-room supplies.
Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection from blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
Arrange specialized consultations and testing appointments as ordered by physicians; notify appropriate insurance personnel when pre-certification is required for surgeries or tests.
Answer office phones, assist the front desk with appointment scheduling and call direction, and help check out patients and process referrals and scheduling.