Medical Assistant at Physicians Care - FT / PRN

Physicians Care is looking for an energetic and experienced Medical Assistant to join our team in Chattanooga, TN.

ABOUT PHYSICIANS CARE :

Physicians Care, with 12 locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands.

Physicians Cares convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week : Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, all Physicians Care centers are Accredited Care Centers a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the companys commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients in alignment with their medical education. Our full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour / week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room

Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process

Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent / hazardous situations

Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency

Assist front desk personnel with patient check in / out procedures when necessary

Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate

Assists with patient transfers

Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider

Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred

BLS Certification

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE :

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Retirement savings plans

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

and MORE!

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE :

Competitive Salary

401K plan with company contribution

No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

Equal Opportunity Employer

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