Medical Assistant - UT Urgent Care Sevierville

university physicians; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company matching

PTO

EAP

Fitness Center Access

Job summary

UT Urgent Care Clinic in Sevierville, TN seeks experienced Medical Assistants for a fast-paced urgent care setting. You will work as part of a team to support providers during visits, perform patient vitals, and assist with exams and procedures.

The ideal candidate has a MA program completion with CMA/RMA certification or 2+ years in a medical office, strong customer service, and the ability to work weekends. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• GED or higher school diploma.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program and CMA/RMA certification or 2+ years in medical office.
• Ability to work weekends and 12-hour/9-hour shifts.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients during visits.
• Accurately record patient history and vitals; report findings to practitioner.
• Assist provider with examinations, procedures, wound care, and labs.
• Administer oral and injectable medications as directed.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Education

GED or higher school diploma

Medical Assistant program + CMA/RMA or 2+ years medical office

Job description

Description

UT Urgent Care Clinic has provided medical care for acute illnesses and minor injuries to Knoxville, TN and surrounding counties since 2007. UT Urgent Care is seeking experienced, well qualified Medical Assistants for our Sevierville location, who must be a team player and comfortable working in a fast-pace urgent care environment.

A successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties but not limited to:

• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families during visit, by demonstrating sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy.
• Accurately records patient history, complete patient vitals, retrieves basic condition of patient and reports to appropriate practitioner.
• Assists provider with examination, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care, such as: apply splints and wound dressings, collect and record various laboratory tests, administer oral and injectable medication.

Position Highlights

• Flexible Schedule: 36-hour work week scheduled between 3 shifts per week, with option for overtime pay (1.5 x hour)
• Clinic Hours: 12-hour weekday shift, 9AM-9PM / 9-hour weekend shift, 9AM-6PM
• Growth: Performance based pay increases and promotions are available for team members to achieve at their own pace
• Professional Development: Opportunities for educational programs, professional development workshops and certifications offered through University of Tennessee Medical Center

Salary Description

• $17.00/hr - $22.00/hr
• Shift differential up to $2.00 per hour
• Dependent on experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness, FSA, HSA with Employer Contribution
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting
• PTO: PTO, Sick, Bereavement Leave
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support when you need it for counseling, legal and financial support.
• Employee Access Benefits:
• - Fitness Center Access

Requirements

• 12-hour/9-hour shifts, including ability to work weekends (no overnights)
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Outstanding customer service skills

Education

• Requirement of GED or Higher School Diploma
• Completion of Medical Assistant program, registered/certified (RMA/CMA) or 2+ years’ experience working in medical office