Medical Assistant II Kelley Clinic

Henry County Medical Center • Paris, TN

355d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant working under the supervision of the Physician, is able to provide health care assistance to individual patients and families as instructed by the Physician; prepares specimens in treatment room; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by the Physician; participates in providing patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients' medical records; coordinates pre-certification for hospital stay and procedures; communicates with referring Physicians; assists with pharmacy requests; answers patient questions; performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and graduate of an approved technical program, accredited School of Registered Nursing, School of Practical Nursing or equivalent workplace experience and training
• Knowledge to perform routine clinical procedures and provide quality health care assistance for patients as instructed by the physician
• Experience scheduling surgeries and obtaining pre-certifications required
• Clinical experience necessary
• Ability to function accurately and efficiently in dealing with patients, families, co-workers and physicians
• Demonstrates the ability to perform technical skills as instructed by the physician
• Verbal and written communication skills are required

Responsibilities

• Provide health care assistance to individual patients and families as instructed by the Physician
• Prepare specimens in the treatment room
• Perform routine clinical procedures as directed by the Physician
• Participate in providing patient education
• Enter appropriate documentation into patients' medical records
• Coordinate pre-certification for hospital stay and procedures
• Communicate with referring Physicians
• Assist with pharmacy requests
• Answer patient questions
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees