Medical Technical Assistant I / CMA - OB / GYN Center (Knoxville)

Job Description

Market Range : 03

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN.

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : This position provides nursing support for OBGYN nurse practitioners and resident physicians in graduate medical education outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies and assists physicians and nurse practitioners with procedures.
• Stands in as chaperon when appropriate.
• Obtains vitals and brief health history, escorts patient to exam room, enters quality data into electronic medical record, and administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections per orders.
• Performs telephone triage as needed following established protocols.
• Scheduling for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : High School Diploma (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of clinical experience; OR Associate's Degree, six (6) months experience. Experience accurately maintaining Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and some coding and billing knowledge. Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment is essential. Experience in an Internal Medicine office setting is preferred. Familiarity with electronic medical records and Microsoft office like word and excel is preferred.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION : CMA, CCMA, RMA or equivalent. Must be certified / licensed in the state of Tennessee or have the ability to obtain TN certification / licensure.Must maintain up to date medical and CPR certification. (COPY OF LICENSE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

WORK SCHEDULE : Ability to work after hours, if necessary.