Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant 521 Stonecrest Parkway, Smyrna, TN 37167 $16

• $21 an hour
• Part-time $16
• $21 an hour
• Part-time

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports our dermatology team by preparing procedure trays, ensuring adequate supplies for the department and assisting with patient care, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Daily instrument care and sterilization Review daily schedules for dermatology providers, review planned procedures, print patient documents as needed, prep pathology slips, bottles and procedure trays accordingly. Draw-up Lidocaine syringes Fill liquid nitrogen canisters; check liquid nitrogen weekly and order as needed Detailed exam room stocking weekly; spot socking daily as needed at the beginning of the day Check supplies and assist with weekly order Room patients Scribe for providers in room during clinical exam Cleaning rooms between patients Wiping down clinical counterspace as needed Take patient blood pressures, weight, temperature, and other vital signs as needed Accurately records vital signs, reconciles patients' medications, allergies and current problem list Documents needed prescription refills and/or other vital clinical information Give injections Draw blood for labs Prepare allergy patch tests Take clinical photos as needed by providers Answer phone calls and check telephone messages Return patient calls Call patients with lab and pathology results Schedule patients Maintain pathology log Assist with Prior Authorizations Assist with phototherapy treatments Assist with Surgical Procedures, In-office procedures, cosmetic procedures Responsible for reporting improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to supervisor. Responsible for following OSHA regulations. Regularly interacts with physicians and other departments in order to identify and resolve problems. Regular communication with all staff members Maintains patient, employee and clinic confidentiality. Attend staff meetings as directed

Pay:

$16.00

• $21.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Clinic:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person