As a Medical Assistant/LPN you will be responsible for providing support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner. This position could commute between clinics.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review patient schedules, organization of patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms, performing vital signs, preparing exam rooms, performing screenings per provider guidelines, assisting providers with various procedures, charting, relaying instructions to patients, and answering phone calls in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs clerical functions as assigned which may include but are not limited to the following:
• Sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining radiology reports, obtaining office notes from primary care providers, documenting patient communication in patient charts, completing forms/requisitions ensuring accuracy in completeness, scheduling appointments, ensuring accuracy of patient demographics and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and accurate.
• Performs environmental functions as assigned which may include but are not limited to the following:
• Performing intake of patient history and vitials on clinic days
• Calling test results and scheduling patient appointments.
• Cleaning exam rooms between patient visits to maintain infection control, perform sterilization of surgical instruments, perform weekly/monthly cleaning on autoclave sterilizer, compiling supply list, sorting/storing supplies and restocking exam rooms as needed.
• Preparing patients for procedures using sterilization techniques.
• Preparing procedure rooms for surgery day.
• Scribing for Physician on procedure day.
• Performs organizational functions as assigned which may include but are not limited to the following:
• Respecting/promoting patient rights and privacy, responding appropriately to emergency situations, returning patient calls in a timely manner, be in compliance with HIPAA and PHI laws
• Performs clinical medical assisting functions that vary according to state law, which may include but are not limited to the following:
• Checking vital signs, procedure preparation, clinical pharmacology, medical terminology, prescription verification's with physician’s orders, bio hazard waste disposal and monitoring, laboratory procedures according to OSHA guidelines and quality control methods.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates effective use of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates effective use of the EMR system.
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving, critical thinking, planning and decision-making skills.
• Able to handle stressful or difficult situations.
• Demonstrates dependability and initiative as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrates effective time management skills including priority setting.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups of patients, member of the public and other healthcare providers.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed and to ask for clarity if not understood.
• EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or community college course in medial assisting
• Current documentation of a National Certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant preferred (CMA), or (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must possess a current CPR certification and maintain certification

EXPERIENCE:

2 years clinical experience, preferred, but a less qualified candidate may be considered.

Job Type: Full Time

Required license or certification:

• Prefer LPN, Certified/ Registered Medical Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10
• Day shift
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sevierville, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person