Medical Assistant / MA Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
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Job Description
Medical Assistant / MA
Knoxville, TN Description Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. •Email your updated resume to don.green@remx.com for immediate consideration•
Schedule:
Day Shifts – 8hr shifts, 32-40 hrs./week Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following: Answer telephones
Greet patients
Update and file patient medical records
Fill out insurance forms
Handle correspondence
Schedule appointments
Arrange for hospital admissions
Arrange for laboratory services
Handle billing and bookkeeping.
Perform other administrative duties as directed. Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
Dispose of contaminated supplies Sterilize medical instruments.
Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
Authorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
Draw blood
Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures.
Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples.
Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Overview Base Pay:
18.00 – 25.00
Other Pay:
Job Number:
1259344
Employee Type:
Long-Term Career – 40 hours/wk
Manage Others:
No Travel:
Not Specified Paid Relocation:
Not Specified
