Certified Medical Assistant (CMA | RMA) - Strawberry Plains Family Practice Division of Summit Medical Group
Summit Medical Group · Knoxville, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Strawberry Plains Pike Family Practice, a division of Summit Medical Group, is recruiting for a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA|RMA) to join their practice. This is a part- or full-time opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.
- Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.
- Performs clinical procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and holter monitors.
- Assists the physician(s) with procedures, administers medications, and conducts patient education.
- Handles phone nursing, including triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
- Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or other related reasons as directed.
- Pulls and prepares patient records for physicians to treat patients, as needed.
- Schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots, if needed.
- Maintains stocked, neat, and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
- Adheres to established company policies and procedures, including the corporate compliance program, and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
- Adheres to site-specific protocols and expectations.
- Performs duties in a professional manner while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and the public.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with Summit employees) and externally (with non-Summit persons).
- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities, contributing to the continual evaluation of site performance and implementation of improvement activities.
- Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or Administrative staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; prefer additional vocational or college credits.
- At least six months of experience in a similar clinical setting preferred.
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA|RMA).