Medical Assistant

Hope Family Medicine; Tennessee; In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hope Family Medicine is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support a small family medicine team. You will assist physicians, prepare patients, collect specimens, manage EHRs, and help coordinate referrals for efficient patient care.

Your responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, medication knowledge, and patient communication to ensure a smooth workflow and excellent patient experience. CPR certification and 3+ years' experience are preferred.

Competenze

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Phlebotomy skills required.
• Strong patient care focus essential.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to monitor vital signs accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Effective time management skills.
• Knowledge of referral processes and prior authorizations.
• Medication knowledge relevant to the clinical setting.

Mansioni

• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately.
• Collect specimens for lab analysis, including phlebotomy.
• Maintain and update medical records and electronic health records (EHR).
• Schedule and manage patient appointments effectively.
• Communicate with patients regarding care instructions and follow-ups.
• Provide clinical support including EKGs, injections, and medication knowledge.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate referrals and prior authorizations as required.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Medical terminology

EHR proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

Medication knowledge

Referral processes

Formazione

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Strumenti

EHR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role within a small family medicine clinical team, supporting physicians and office management to ensure efficient patient care. This role encompasses a broad range of clinical and administrative duties including patient preparation, specimen collection, and managing patient communication, contributing to a streamlined workflow and enhanced patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately
• Collect specimens for lab analysis, including phlebotomy
• Maintain and update medical records and electronic health records (EHR)
• Schedule and manage patient appointments effectively
• Communicate with patients regarding care instructions and follow-ups
• Provide clinical support including EKGs, injections, and medication knowledge
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• Coordinate referrals and prior authorizations as required

Required Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Phlebotomy skills
• Strong patient care focus
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Ability to monitor vital signs accurately
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Effective time management skills
• Knowledge of referral processes and prior authorizations
• Medication knowledge relevant to the clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in medical assisting
• CPR Certification