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Erlanger Express Care
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$38,280 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Erlanger Express Care is now hiring Medical Assistants in the Chattanooga area. If you are a dependable Medical Assistant, we would like to hear from you! Pay based on experience.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests such as blood pressure, weight, and temperature;
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential
- Deliver overall support for Providers and clinic operations
- Instruct patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests
- Give injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by provider and in accordance with nursing standards
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate.
- Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
- Arrange referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the Provider.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake.
- Assist with lab testing and Phlebotomy.
- Assist providers in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
- Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about treatment.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- 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.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
. Previous medical office experience and health insurance verification- Professional appearance at all times.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs and stand/sit for extended periods of time
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Experience with EMR systems
- Adaptable in differing situations.
- Able to multi-task and work independently.
- Must be flexible with shifts.
- Must be able to work weekends and 12-hour shifts.
- Professionalism .HIPPA Knowledge
- Teamwork