Clinical Assistant - Ambulatory, Physical Therapy - ETMG, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant at Blount Memorial Hospital for day shifts. You will support physicians, prepare exam rooms, collect patient data, and assist with procedures while maintaining patient records and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy after training, handling pre-authorizations, and coordinating scheduling and billing tasks as part of a clinical office team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• On-the-job training accepted with healthcare experience or Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Record patient data prior to visits, including vital signs, height, weight, and allergies.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, maintain supplies and sterilize equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen handling after competency validation.
• Assist with exams and procedures and perform EKGs as appropriate.
• Document data and care in the medical record and maintain confidentiality.
• Process insurance and forms; schedule tests and treatments; handle registration and billing tasks.

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific duties and responsibilities assigned to the individual will be determined by the supervising physician(s) and office manager after competency is established.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Records patient data prior to office visits including but not limited to vital signs, height, weight, and allergies.

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.

• Responsible for phlebotomy and specimen handling including blood, sputum, stool and oral/nasal once competency validation is complete.

• Assists with exams and procedures. Performs EKGs asappropriate.

• Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential.

• Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Completion of an accredited medical assistant program
• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of completion of a medical assistant program, will accept at least 3 months of healthcare related experience such as nursing assistant or medical assistant with on-the-job training.
• In lieu of completion of a medical assistant program, will accept a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Team members in this job will be encouraged to voluntarily enroll and complete an accredited medical assistant program and work towards obtaining medical assistant certification as recognized by the State of South Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Physical Therapy - ETMG

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