Medical Assistant/Cognitive Tester - The Pat Summitt Clinic

University Physicians' Association, Inc.•Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) / Cognitive Tester for the Pat Summitt Clinic. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with giving instructions, processing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience. Job duties include but are not limited to: assisting physicians with patient care, scheduling, prior authorizations, obtaining pre-certs for MRIs, CTs, and surgery cases, tracking results, and various other tasks. This position also requires the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and their families while conveying a positive image of the practice. The applicant should be skilled at answering patient questions and triaging while managing clinic duties. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate. Full benefit package available, including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, and more!

Requirements

6-months to 1-year previous medical experience
Medical Assistant certification is required

Responsibilities

assisting physicians with patient care
scheduling
prior authorizations
obtaining pre-certs for MRIs, CTs, and surgery cases
tracking results
establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and their families while conveying a positive image of the practice
answering patient questions
triaging
managing clinic duties