Medical Assistant Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Medical Assistant Cocaine Alcohol Awareness Program, Inc – 4.0 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $17 – $19 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Vital signs Medication administration Inventory control ICD coding Intake Basic life support Communication skills Certified Medical Assistant Entry level Full Job Description CAAP Inc. is looking to hire a Certified Medical Assistant.

General Description of Job:

Welcomes patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes, helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises, disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings. Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquires. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining person networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills and Qualifications:

Clinical Skills, Creating a

Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Inventory Control, Planning, Dependability, Medical Teamwork Education:

Must be a

Certified Medical Assistant Full Time:

Monday -Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Health Insurance is available for all Full Time Employees.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Primary Care Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person