What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist Travel between McMinnville and Murfreesboro position at Premier Foot & Ankle Centers of Tennessee?
Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to):
- Taking vitals
- Taking medical histories
- Rooming patients
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Assisting the physician during examinations
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Setting up in-office surgeries or procedures
- Instructing patients about conservative and surgical treatment plans with the physician
- Preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections as directed by a physician
- Transmitting prescription refills as directed
- Applying and cutting off short leg casts
- Wound care and changing dressings
- Assisting in taking and developing x-rays of the foot and ankle
- Clean, sterilize and prepare surgical instrumentation
- Clean and turnover exam rooms
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):
- Using computer applications
- Answering telephones
- Welcoming patients
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Scheduling appointments and surgeries
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Handling correspondence between physician and other health care providers
- Assist with office and patient flow where needed
Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office and often explain the physician's instructions. Experience is required. Experience with eClinicalWorks EHR software is a plus!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person