Medical Assistant (MA) - Neurosurgery

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Detroit, MI

5h

About The Position

This non-exempt medical office position provides direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant supports medical providers and helps maintain a clean and safe practice environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. The role includes assessing patients, documenting care, preparing for and assisting with medical procedures, administering medications and injections, performing venipunctures and laboratory testing, coordinating referrals and appointments, and supporting office scheduling 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and support Tenet Physician Resources’ mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures, including the HIPAA Compliance Plan and privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Support the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by understanding compliance responsibilities, following applicable laws and policies, and reporting compliance concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Assist with assessing patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs and history, listing medications, assessing visual acuity, identifying the chief complaint, and assessing physical and mental status.
• Complete required documentation in patients’ medical records in accordance with the practice’s charting policy.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians with 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 examination-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 to obtain pre-certification for surgeries or tests when required by the insurance company.
• Answer office phones, assist the front desk with scheduling appointments, and direct calls appropriately.
• Assist with patient checkout, referral processing, and scheduling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED