Medical Tech Asst. 1 CMA-Univ. Family Physicians (Knoxville)

Description

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The Medical Technical Assistant 1 / CMA assists residents and faculty of University Family Physicians in providing quality patient care through administrative clinical and other duties.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepares patients for physician by obtaining vital signs weights / measurements per protocols.
• Verifies patients medications and allergies.
• Prepares patient and room for procedures.
• Assists physician with procedures and exams including OB care pediatric visits vasectomies paps colposcopies leeps cryotherapy rectal exams punch biopsy lesion / cyst removal suture and staple removal and other minor surgical procedures.
• Obtains EKGs pulse oximetry orthostatic vision screening tympanograms nebulizer treatment peak flow readings pulmonary functions tests and application of various splints and dressings.
• Obtains and processes various labs including UA rapid strep flu and mono UCG PT / INR hemoccult HgBA1C hematocrit and blood glucose.
• Provides patient education including administration of medications nebulizers blood pressure and glucose monitoring wound care and pediatric care.
• Perform administrative duties including initiating and returning phone calls; faxing and receiving records orders and requests to and from other facilities and physician offices; scheduling tests and procedures for patients.
• Obtains precertification through patients insurance companies for tests procedures and admission to the hospital.
• Completes referrals to specialists and agencies.
• Refills medications per protocol or physicians written or verbal orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : Six (6) months of related experience.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION : CMA CCMA RMA or be a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Tennessee. (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Key Skills

Academics,CSSD,Logistics Transportation,Housekeeping,Corrosion

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1