Medical Assistant

Kidney Care Center Management LLC; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidney Care Center Management LLC in Cleveland, TN seeks a Medical Assistant to verify patient information, take histories, perform basic examinations, and assist physicians during visits. You will also handle front desk duties, prepare patients for examination, collect specimens, manage lab tasks, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.

Qualifications include 1+ year experience, Medical Assistant Diploma, and CPR certification; proficiency with MS Office and basic computer skills

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Admin Assistant
• Medical Assistant Diploma
• Current CPR card

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories
• Attend to patients at front desk
• Greet, welcome and triage visitors
• Answer phones with proper etiquette

Skills

PC proficiency

Communication skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Phone etiquette

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Computer applications

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Full-Time Cleveland, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1270

The Medical Assistant is responsible to verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit. Also prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, reporting patient history summary.

The Medical Assistant will also assist patients at the front desk.

Chattanooga Location- 105 Lee Parkway Suite G1 Chattanooga, TN 37421

PRIMARY DUTIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Taking medical histories
• Attend to patients at front desk.
• Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and triaging them appropriately
• Answers the phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone

  etiquette

Facilitates patient flow by notifying the provider of patient’s arrival, being aware of delays, and
communicating with patients and clinical staff

Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient
information including personal and financial information

• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examination
• Assisting the physician during exams
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Performing basic laboratory specimens
• Instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician
• Drawing blood
• Taking electrocardiograms
• Removing sutures and changing dressings
• Using computer applications
• Answering telephones
• Updating and filing patient medical record
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Scheduling appointment
• Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Participate in individual & group projects as directed by management
• Other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 or more years’ experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Admin Assistant
• Medical Assistant Diploma
• Current CPR card

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
• Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines