Medical Assistant - Edmunds Gastroenterology

University Physicians' Association • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EDMUNDS GASTROENTEROLOGY is currently looking for a team oriented full-time Medical Assistant (MA). This candidate will be part of a dynamic team to support our large, privately owned specialty practice. Job Type: Full-time Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00 GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responding to incoming phones calls regarding medical questions and concerns. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician, and relieve other medical personnel of administrative, clinical and clerical work by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any and or all of the following: Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. Review medical records for urgent request and special needs. Supports the office clinic under the direction of the Nurse Manger as needed, to include rooming patients and gathering patient information for chart documentation. Call medical facility/department to schedule patient for tests. Provide patient education as instructed. Triage in-bound clinical care calls, assesses patient concerns and responds according to the clinical care protocols. Document and utilize the electronic medical record according to HIPAA guidelines. Follow all practice policies and procedures for appointment scheduling, insurance verification, telephone interactions, and other job responsibilities as established. Provide back up support to clinical services as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have critical thinking skills, computer proficiency, attention to detail, be highly motivated and personable.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 6-months to 1-year previous medical experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior Gastroenterology experience a plus.
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Responding to incoming phones calls regarding medical questions and concerns.
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician
• Relieve other medical personnel of administrative, clinical and clerical work
• Review medical records for urgent request and special needs.
• Supports the office clinic under the direction of the Nurse Manger as needed, to include rooming patients and gathering patient information for chart documentation.
• Call medical facility/department to schedule patient for tests.
• Provide patient education as instructed.
• Triage in-bound clinical care calls, assesses patient concerns and responds according to the clinical care protocols.
• Document and utilize the electronic medical record according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Follow all practice policies and procedures for appointment scheduling, insurance verification, telephone interactions, and other job responsibilities as established.
• Provide back up support to clinical services as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefit Package inclusive of PTO, Sick Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K with company match and immediate vesting, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees