Certified Medical Assistant (CMA|RMA) or LPN (Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm) - TN Valley Primary Care

About the role

TN Valley Primary Care, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an opening for an experienced Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) or LPN to join their office.

Schedule

This is a full time opportunity working Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences
• Record vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, and weight
• Perform appropriate procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and holter monitors
• Assist the physician(s) with procedures, administer medications, and conduct patient education
• Handle phone nursing tasks including triaging, pre-certs, referrals, and calling in prescriptions
• Perform clerical duties necessary for patient care, including contacting patients regarding test results
• Pull and prepare patient records for physicians as needed
• Schedule patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots
• Maintain stocked, neat, and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis
• Adhere to established company policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, and state and federal regulations such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines
• Adhere to site-specific protocols and expectations
• Perform duties in a professional manner while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and the public
• Maintain strictest confidentiality both internally and externally
• Actively participate in site-level Quality Improvement Activities and contribute to continual evaluation of site performance
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or Administrative staff

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least six months experience in a similar clinical setting preferred
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification or LPN Tennessee license required

About Summit Medical Group

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, a central laboratory, and a sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually.

Benefits

Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the employee Wellness Program.