Medical Assistant; MA - Family Medicine & OBGYN

Position: Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine & OBGYN

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care as a Medical Assistant with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients’ lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes health, professional development, and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & child care, auto & home insurance

Note

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

$1000 Sign on bonus (for new hires)

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 policies and procedures of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect job functions; and reporting compliance issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients’ physical and mental status.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and procedures.
• Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures and CLIA-waived and non-CLIA waived lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments; stocks rooms; and takes inventory of supplies.
• Complies with PPE requirements and exposure control for blood borne pathogens, chemicals, radiation, and other hazards.
• Familiarity with Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) and knowledge of Vaccine for Children (VFC).
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments; notifies insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests as required.
• Answering office phones, assisting front desk with scheduling, and assisting in checkout and referral processing.

Qualifications Education

• High school diploma/GED
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or three years of relevant healthcare experience in lieu of a diploma

Certification

• Required:

CPR/BLS Certification

• Preferred:

Medical Assistant

Experience

• Required:

Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school OR three years of relevant healthcare experience OR current Medical Assistant certification

• Preferred: 3 years of family medicine experience
• Medical Assistant diploma + 1 year of relevant experience highly preferred

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and local vaccination laws. If applicable, vaccination proof or approved exemptions may be required. Exemptions may require regular testing.

Sign on bonus is for new hires only.

Organization

DMC Medical Group is a network of primary and specialty care providers in greater Detroit and southeastern Michigan. We partner with the Detroit Medical Center to provide advanced and comprehensive care.

Employment practices will not be influenced by race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program.

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