Company

The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleSee more

addressAddressKnoxville, TN
type Form of workFull Time
CategoryHealthcare

Job description

Description

Market Range: 03

Hiring Salary: $18.00/Hourly

 

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN.

 

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  The Medical Technical Assistant I/ CMA or LPN assists residents and faculty of University Family Physicians in providing quality patient care and educational experiences through administrative, clinical, and other duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepares patients for physician by obtaining vital signs weights/measurements per protocols.
  • Verifies patient’s medications and allergies.
  • Prepares patient and room for procedures.
  • Assists physician with procedures and exams including OB care, pediatric visits, vasectomies, paps, colposcopies, leeps, cryotherapy, rectal exams, punch biopsy, lesion/cyst removal, suture and staple removal and other minor surgical procedures.
  • Obtains EKGs, pulse oximetry, orthostatic, vision screening, tympanogram, nebulizer treatment, peak flow readings, pulmonary functions tests and application of various splints and dressings.
  • Obtains and processes various labs including UA, rapid strep, flu and mono, UCG, PT/INR, hemocult, HgBA1C, hematocrit, and blood glucose.
  • Provides patient education including administration of medications, nebulizers, blood pressure and glucose monitoring, wound care, and pediatric care.
  • Perform administrative duties including initiating and returning phone calls; faxing and receiving records, orders, and requests to and from other facilities and physician offices; scheduling tests and procedures for patients.
  • Obtains precertification through patients’ insurance companies for tests, procedures, and admission to the hospital.
  • Make referrals to specialists and agencies.
  • Refills medications per protocol or physicians’ written or verbal orders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Qualifications

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

     

    EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of work experience. (One (1) year of experience in Family Medicine, OB, or Pediatrics is preferred.)

    LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CMA, CCMA or LPN.  Must be Certified or Registered (Medical Assistant) or licensed in Tennessee (LPN). (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
  • Accurate maintenance of electronic medical records.
  • Clinical skills including venipuncture, administering injections, accurate measurement of vital signs, operation of various clinical equipment such as EKG, pulmonary function, vision screening, and minor lab testing procedures (UA, rapid strep, mono and flu, urine pregnancy). 

  • Job: Other Tech/Para-Professional
    Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
    Organization: Knox Univ Family Physicians
    Schedule: Full-time
    Job Posting: Sep 22, 2023, 11:59:16 AM
    Refer code: 7925699. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville - The previous day - 2024-01-26 22:23

    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
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