Medical Assistant II

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

This position is for a full-time medical assistant working nearly exclusively with our nurse practitioner to complete follow-up care for patients that have received radiation therapy. The position is full-time within the University of Tennessee Medical Center's Cancer Institute in the Radiation Oncology Department.

Requirements

• Certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) certificate
• High school diploma or GED
• Candidates who have worked in healthcare as a medical assistant will be given priority

Responsibilities

• Rooming and intaking radiation oncology follow-up patients
• Working with patients to schedule and reschedule follow-up diagnostic scans (CT, MRI, etc.)
• Calling patients to confirm and change appointments as needed
• Answering patients' questions over the phone
• Sending and following-up on outgoing referrals after the patients' follow-up appointments including sending records to other offices
• Occasionally filling in / assisting our nursing team with patients that are currently receiving radiation therapy
• Working closely with the nurse practitioner, nursing, and front desk team within the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED