Clinical Medical Assistant- Physician Practice Chattanooga, TN Full- Time (No weekends)

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Erlanger Medical Group is comprised of 50+ locations in the Chattanooga and surrounding regions and employs over 500+ providers. The Patient Service Representative position is vital to the success of our practices. We have opportunities available in Cardiology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Bariatrics, Plastics Gastroenterology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Urology, and Women’s Services. We welcome all applicants to apply to this position for consideration of any of these available specialty areas Job Summary: A certified healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The medical assistant assists in the delivery of health care for patients per their scope of practice, in the ambulatory areas of Erlanger. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State guidelines and are trained and assigned to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Requirements

High School diploma/equivalent
Completion of an accredited or governed program OR military equivalent training OR one year of clinical medical assistant experience within the last 5 years.
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

Previous MA experience
Phlebotomy skills
For Medical Assistants who work in areas with DNV Advanced Specific Disease Certification requirements: -Ortho: 4 hours education annually -Stroke: 1 hour education annually -Spine: 2 hours education annually

Responsibilities

Checking schedules and organizing patient flow
Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room
Assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, collecting patient history
Performing screenings per provider guideline
Assisting providers/nurses with various procedures, charting, relaying instructions to patients/families, answering calls and providing pertinent information.
Sending/receiving patient medical records
Obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Completing forms/requisitions as needed
Scheduling appointments
Verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics
Managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately
Reviewing in basket messages
Setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols
Cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
Running quality controls on equipment as required and documenting/record keeping
Maintaining logs: Refrigerator Sample log Quality control logs
Ordering, sorting, stocking supplies
Restocking exam/procedure rooms as needed
Respecting/promoting patient rights
Responding appropriately to emergency codes
Sharing problems relating to patient and/or staff with immediate supervisor
Aseptic technique
Sterilization
Instrument wrapping/autoclaving
Vital signs
Preparation for physical exam
Clinical pharmacology
Drug administration PO Injection
Prescription verification with physician order
Minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up
Pre/post surgical care
Applying dressings/suture removal
Biohazard waste disposal/monitoring
Therapeutic modalities
Instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, home care
Laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines
Quality control methods
CLIA waived testing
Capillary punctures/venipunctures
Specimen handling- urine, throat, vaginal, stool, sputum
Electrocardiography