Medical Assistant - Edmunds Gastroenterology

University-Physicians; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

401K with company match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Critical illness coverage

Job summary

EDMUNDS GASTROENTEROLOGY in Knoxville, TN is seeking a team-oriented, full-time Medical Assistant (MA) to support a large private gastroenterology practice. You will respond to patient questions by phone, assist in examinations under physician direction, schedule tests, triage calls, and document in the EMR in line with HIPAA.

Requires 6 months to 1 year medical experience; gastroenterology experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have critical thinking skills, computer proficiency, attention to detail, be highly motivated and personable.
• Prior Gastroenterology experience a plus.
• 6-months to 1-year previous medical experience
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming phones calls regarding medical questions and concerns.
• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician.
• Relieve other medical personnel of administrative, clinical and clerical work.
• Review medical records for urgent requests and special needs.
• Call medical facility/department to schedule patient for tests.
• Provide patient education as instructed.
• Triage inbound clinical care calls, assess patient concerns and respond per care protocols.
• Document and utilize the EMR according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Follow practice policies for appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and other duties.
• Provide back up support to clinical services as assigned.

Skills

critical thinking

computer proficiency

attention to detail

highly motivated

personable

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

EDMUNDS GASTROENTEROLOGY is currently looking for a team oriented full-time Medical Assistant (MA). This candidate will be part of a dynamic team to support our large, privately owned specialty practice.

Job Type: Full-time Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responding to incoming phones calls regarding medical questions and concerns. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician, and relieve other medical personnel of administrative, clinical and clerical work by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

may include any and or all of the following: Other duties may be assigned as appropriate.

• Review medical records for urgent request and special needs.
• Supports the office clinic under the direction of the Nurse Manger as needed, to include rooming patients and gathering patient information for chart documentation.
• Call medical facility/department to schedule patient for tests.
• Provide patient education as instructed.
• Triage in-bound clinical care calls, assesses patient concerns and responds according to the clinical care protocols.
• Document and utilize the electronic medical record according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Follow all practice policies and procedures for appointment scheduling, insurance verification, telephone interactions, and other job responsibilities as established.
• Provide back up support to clinical services as assigned.

Benefits

: Competitive Benefit Package inclusive of PTO, Sick Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K with company match and immediate vesting, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, and more!

Requirements

• Must have critical thinking skills, computer proficiency, attention to detail, be highly motivated and personable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prior Gastroenterology experience a plus.
• 6-months to 1-year previous medical experience
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred