Medical Assistant

The Surgical Clinic•Nashville, TN

50d

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: Scheduling and pre-creating all surgeries and tests ordered by surgeons during their clinics. Instructing patients in pre- surgical and pre-test preparation. Briefly helping patients understand financial responsibilities and how insurance deductibles and coinsurance work. Recording all facility-based charges. Maintaining a positive attitude and good working relationship with patients, doctors, coworkers, and facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of Medications and effects
Ability to develop and communicate self-care programs
Skill and Knowledge of various surgery equipment and surgery treatment procedures
Complete charts, charge tickets, review and verify Codes for physician charges
Maintain Quality OSHA Controls/HIPAA compliant
Sterile techniques and process
EKG
Current LPN or current Medical Assistant License is preferred

Nice To Haves

Current Medical Assistant License is preferred
Current LPN or current Medical Assistant License is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist physician to ensure maximum efficiency
Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies
Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures
Obtain lab test and other reports for physician revie w
Schedule and Order tests
Precert tests and surgeries
Obtain vital signs, ascertain seriousness of patient complaints, and begin appropriate measures and document in patient record
Collect, label and document lab specimens
Triage Patient phone calls
Provide physician instructions
Notify hospital or skilled nursing facility of physician orders
Schedule patients for tests and/or to other physician offices
Contact patient of test results or surgeries
Contact pharmacy regarding orders/changes etc.
Perform other tasks as needed to assist physician