Part-Time Medical Assistant

University Physicians' Association; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package

PTO

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Knoxville is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a busy specialty practice office. This role involves assisting patients, educating them about procedures, and managing medical records in compliance with HIPAA. Benefits include PTO, health coverage, and a 401K plan. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in a clinical setting and strong communication skills to meet patient needs effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and HIPAA regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient needs over the phone.
• Instruct and educate patients on procedure preparation.
• Document and utilize the electronic medical record according to HIPAA guidelines.

Job description

University Physicians Association is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for University Gastroenterology, a busy specialty practice office located within the UT Medical Center in Knoxville.

Job Type: Part-Time (Minimum 2 days from week) Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in patient needs over the phone
• Instructs and educate patients on procedure preparation
• Does prescription refills
• Review medical records for urgent request and special needs.
• Supports the office clinic 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 for procedure preparation.
• Triage inbound 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, etc.

Requirements