Medical Assistant Position Available In Blount, Tennessee

Job Description:

Urgent Team is looking for dedicated, compassionate, andexperienced Medical Assistants to join our dynamic healthcare teamin Maryville, TN. PRN shifts currently available.

ABOUT URGENT TEAM

Urgent Team is one of the largest independent operators of urgentand family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family ofCenters provides quality and affordable family healthcare at morethan 80 locations under eight brands. Urgent Team’s convenient,walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services includingtreatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health andwellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Mondaythrough Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Additionally, all Urgent Team centers are Accredited CareCenters

• a designation from the Urgent Care Association whichrecognizes the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and scopeof services.

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant is responsible forproviding basic clinical care to patients in alignment with theirmedical education. Our full-time team members work a rotating 36-40hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts andevery-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduledon an as-needed basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following dutiesand responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of thisposition but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties maybe assigned.

• Promptly greets patients when entering waitingarea, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
• Consistentlycommunicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to thenext step in the treatment process
• Provides solutions topatient problems and recognizes and seeks help inemergent/hazardous situations
• Executes follow-up calls with asense of urgency
• Assist front desk personnel with patient checkin/out procedures when necessary
• Obtains and accuratelydocuments patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, pastmedical, family and social history current medications, allergiesand other pertinent historical information as appropriate
• Assists with patient transfers
• Assists with procedures directlysupervised by the provider
• Follows documentation procedures andcompletes required documentation related to patient visit.

WHAT’SREQUIRED?

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred
• Medical Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience
• BLSCertification required

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE

• CompetitiveSalary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
• Retirementsavings plans
• Paid Time Off
• and MORE!

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive Salary
• 401K plan with company contribution
• No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billableservices

Employment Type:

Full Time