Prisma Health-posted 4 months ago
Maryville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.

  • Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing.
  • Receive critical lab values, report value to physician and document notification in medical record.
  • Prepare patients for examination and treatment, obtaining and recording patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
  • Prepare exam and treatment rooms, maintaining supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
  • Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery, applying splints, casts, dressings and removing sutures with competency.
  • Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician after demonstrating competency.
  • Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
  • Teach patients and provide printed information about diagnosis, self-care, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources.
  • Document data and cares in the patient medical record.
  • Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review, communicate with the patient, referral source and payor between visits.
  • Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned.
  • Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
  • No experience required.
  • Confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program in lieu of the education requirement.
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