Med Assistant - Non-Certified

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Under general supervision, the non-certified Medical Assistant performs basic medical assistant activities for patients and assists physicians or practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. The position is at Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, which provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies and serves patients at locations in Knoxville, Morristown, and Sevierville.

Requirements

One year of related experience in a medical office or facility is required.
No specific minimum education is listed; education must be sufficient to meet any applicable license or certification requirements.
No licensure is required.

Responsibilities

Weigh patients and take vital signs.
Perform injections, blood sugar testing, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests; alert the provider to abnormalities.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients and confirming the purpose of their visit.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families, showing sensitivity to comfort and privacy.
Assist physicians or practitioners with examinations, OB/GYN procedures, and other direct patient care processes.
Ensure adequate supplies and necessary equipment are available.
Monitor and ensure accurate recording in patients’ medical records.
Assist with ordering lab requests based on provider orders.
Inspect the area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, and take corrective action when appropriate.
Clean instruments and clean and restock examination rooms daily.
Transport instruments to sterile processing as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.