Medical Assistant - UT NEUROLOGY

University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Critical Illness

Job summary

University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA) seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for UT Neurology in Knoxville, TN.

The MA will support physicians with patient care, assist with scheduling, prior authorizations, and pre-certifications for MRIs, CTs, and surgery, while tracking results and maintaining patient flow. The ideal candidate has 6 months to 1 year of medical experience, MA or EMT certification preferred, and strong communication, organization, and time-management skills to provide a

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail required.
• Time management and organizational abilities are critical.
• Certification as MA or EMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clinic duties.
• Schedule appointments and handle prior authorizations.
• Obtain pre-certifications for MRIs, CTs, and surgeries; track results.
• Maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and families; triage as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Education

MA or EMT

Job description

DescriptionUniversity Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) for UT Neurology. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with giving instructions, processing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience.

UT Neurology. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with giving instructions, processing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience.

Job duties include but are not limited to: assisting physicians with patient care, scheduling, prior authorizations, obtaining pre-certs for MRIs, CTs, and surgery cases, tracking results, and various other tasks. This position also requires the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and their families while conveying a positive image of the practice. The applicant should be skilled at answering patient questions and triaging while managing clinic duties.

Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Critical Illness, and more!

Requirements
6-months to 1-year previous medical experience and MA or EMT. Certification is desired.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate.