Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant is responsible to verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit.   Also prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, reporting patient history summary. 

 The Medical Assistant will also assist patients at the front desk. 

Chattanooga Location- 105 Lee Parkway Suite G1 Chattanooga, TN 37421

 PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

• Taking medical histories
• Attend to patients at front desk.
• Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and triaging them appropriately
• Answers the phone while maintaining a polite, consistent phone manner using proper telephone

  etiquette

•  Facilitates patient flow by notifying the provider of patient’s arrival, being aware of delays, and
  communicating with patients and clinical staff

• Registers new patients and updates existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient
  information including personal and financial information

• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examination
• Assisting the physician during exams
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Performing basic laboratory specimens
• Instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician
• Authorizing prescription refills as directed 
• Drawing blood
• Taking electrocardiograms
• Removing sutures and changing dressings
• Using computer applications 
• Answering telephones 
• Greeting patients
• Updating and filing patient medical record
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Scheduling appointment
• Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Handling correspondence
• Participate in individual & group projects as directed by management
• Other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 or more years’ experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Admin Assistant
• Medical Assistant Diploma
• Current CPR card
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EXPERIENCE:

• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
• Good presentation & communication skills
• Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance