Med Assistant Cert - Clin

Covenant Health•Lenoir City, TN

11d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant performs basic nursing procedures and assists physicians or practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other activities related to direct patient care. The role supports patient intake, clinical documentation, provider workflows, reception and appointment scheduling, and the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic care environment. The position is with Primary Care Associates in Lenoir City and is full time, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant certification is required.
Minimum experience: None specified.
Minimum education: None specified; education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license or certification.

Responsibilities

Follow departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Perform basic nursing procedures, including measuring height and weight, taking vital signs, and completing ambulatory intake.
Perform venipunctures and injections when indicated and permitted by scope of practice.
Interview patients, obtain initial basic evaluation information, enter information into the electronic medical record, and report it to the appropriate practitioner.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families, showing sensitivity to comfort and privacy and using AIDET communication fundamentals.
Assist physicians or practitioners with examinations, procedures, and other direct patient-care processes.
Maintain adequate stocks of supplies and necessary equipment.
Monitor and ensure accurate documentation in patient medical records; maintain required reports and statistics.
Assist with medical-record requests and scan documentation into the medical record.
Inspect the area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, and take corrective action when appropriate.
Clean and restock examination rooms daily and transport instruments to sterile processing as needed.
Assist with chart preparation and provider schedule management, and provide other assigned provider support.
Assist with note preparation, verbal order entry within scope of practice and leadership guidelines, order proposals, and prescription refill management.
Perform reception duties, including professional call handling, appropriate message-pool documentation, and real-time appointment scheduling and rescheduling.
Demonstrate competence in critical skills and deliver care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Support professional growth by participating in educational programs, reviewing current literature, and attending in-service meetings and workshops.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives, maintain employee relations, support interdepartmental objectives, and follow infection-control policies.
Attend meetings as required and contribute to a positive work environment through teamwork, initiative, and positive relationships with coworkers.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards, and complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.