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MED ASSISTANT II
$34k-41k (estimate)
Full Time | Ancillary Healthcare
2 Days Ago
Covenant Health is Hiring a MED ASSISTANT II Near Kingston, TN
Medical Assistant | LPN , Kingston Family PracticeFull time, 72 hours per pay period, Day shift Covenant Medical Group is Covenant Health’s employed and managed medical practice organization, with more than 300 top Physicians and providers spanning the continuum of care in 20 cities throughout East Tennessee. Specialties include cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational medicine, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, pulmonology, reproductive medicine, rheumatology, sleep medicine and urology.
Position SummaryProvides professional clinical care to patients receiving treatments and examination in an outpatient clinical setting under the supervision of the attending provider and practice office manager.
Recruiter Sarah Grey || sgrey1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5271
Minimum ExperienceOne (1) year of experience required as a certified Medical Assistant from a recognized certifying organization.
Licensure RequirementMust be certified as a Medical Assistant from a recognized certifying organization. American Heart Association BLS required.
Position SummaryProvides professional clinical care to patients receiving treatments and examination in an outpatient clinical setting under the supervision of the attending provider and practice office manager.
Recruiter Sarah Grey || sgrey1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5271
- Assesses patient’s general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
- Assists provider with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. To include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, injections (will include proficiency in calculations), suturing, and other typical office procedures.
- Administers patient medications per provider order and policy including appropriate dosage, route, site, and documentation.
- Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel as applicable.
- Provides basic patient care as ordered.
- Assures test results are received and relayed to patient in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy by using the AIDET fundamentals of communication.
- Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
- Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider’s advice and instructions.
- Reviews and consults with provider regarding patient phone calls and urgency of appointment.
- Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well maintained equipment.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality in matters regarding the practice, its patients, and employees.
- Ability to use a variety of office and medical equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, computer, fax, stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, scales, thermometers, blood pressure cuff, and basic lab equipment.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
- Maintains equipment in clean, operating condition.
- Performs referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
- May schedule patient appointments per provider order and relay accurately to patients.
- Takes calls from hospitals/nursing homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with the patient, physician, and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum ExperienceOne (1) year of experience required as a certified Medical Assistant from a recognized certifying organization.
Licensure RequirementMust be certified as a Medical Assistant from a recognized certifying organization. American Heart Association BLS required.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
SALARY
$34k-41k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/01/2024
WEBSITE
covenanthealth.com
HEADQUARTERS
KNOXVILLE, TN
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1997
TYPE
Private
CEO
CARY CUNNINGHAM
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
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Covenant Health is a provider of rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare services.
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