Medical Assistant (MA) - Neurosurgery

Conifer Health Solutions•Detroit, MI

13h

About The Position

A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician, assisting medical providers, and maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the practice’s policies and procedures. The role includes assessing patient needs, documenting care, preparing for and assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications and injections, performing venipunctures and laboratory testing, and supporting scheduling, referrals, and patient checkout.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of education.
CPR/BLS certification.
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of a Medical Assistant diploma, or current Medical Assistant certification.
If applicable under law, provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a religious or medical exemption before the start date; employees with an exemption must submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Adhere to and support Tenet Physician Resources’ mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Adhere to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
Support the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by understanding and following applicable compliance responsibilities, laws, regulations, and policies, and reporting compliance concerns promptly.
Assist in assessing patients’ needs and health plans by taking vital signs and history, listing medications, assessing visual acuity, and determining the chief complaint.
Assess patients’ physical and mental status.
Complete required documentation in patients’ medical records according to the practice’s charting policy.
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 according to practice policies.
Stock rooms for the daily work schedule and take inventory of medical and exam-room supplies.
Use required personal protective equipment to protect against exposure to 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 to obtain pre-certification for surgeries or tests when required by the insurer.
Answer office phones, assist the front desk with scheduling appointments, and direct calls appropriately.
Assist with patient checkout, referral processing, and scheduling.