CMA/Lab Processor - Summit Medical Group of Cookeville
About The Position
Summit Medical Group of Cookeville has an immediate opening for an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Lab Processor to join their practice to assist with clinical tasks. This is a full-time opportunity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned) Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences. Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, etc. Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc. Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations. Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc. Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed. If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots. Maintains stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing or medical assisting.
- Current TN license in Practical Nursing or Nationally Certified in Medical Assisting certification REQUIRED.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer one year experience in a medical office setting.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.
- Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, etc.
- Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.
- Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.
- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
- Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed.
- If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
- Maintains stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
