Clinical Assistant: Patient Care & Office Support

Summit Medical Group; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Internal Medicine Associates, a division of Summit Medical Group, seeks a Clinical Assistant for a full-time role to support physicians with procedures, medications, patient education, and routine clinic operations.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, appointment scheduling, stocking exam rooms, complying with OSHA/HIPAA, participating in quality improvement activities, and maintaining confidentiality while providing courteous service to patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits sound clinical skills in assisting the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient education.
• Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed.
• If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
• Maintains neat, clean, and stocked exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
• Follows company policies and procedures, including the corporate compliance program, and follows OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Adheres to site-specific protocols and expectations.
• Performs duties in a professional manner while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and public.
• Maintains strict confidentiality internally and externally.
• Participates in site-level quality improvement activities and contributes to improving quality of care.
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician or Administrative staff.

Job description

Internal Medicine Associates, a division of Summit Medical Group, seeks a Clinical Assistant for a full-time role to support physicians with procedures, medications, patient education, and routine clinic operations.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, appointment scheduling, stocking exam rooms, complying with OSHA/HIPAA, participating in quality improvement activities, and maintaining confidentiality while providing courteous service to patients and staff.