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Medical Assistant
at Summit Medical Group in Clinton , Tennessee
Medical Assistant Full-Time #2520000383 – 0800002984
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Job Summary:
Provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Contributes to the planning and delivery of patient focused care.
Essential Functions:
* Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem. * Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to appropriate level of training and established procedures. * Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes. * Manage patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education. * Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to the Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner’s needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly. * Document procedures and interactions in patient’s medical record. * Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary. * Schedule patient appointments and perform other clerical duties as needed. * Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately. * Actively participate in continuing education, required meetings and participates in committees as requested. * Uses Standard Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. * Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
* In the last three years, 1 year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinic or acute care setting required.Licensure/Certification:
* Currently certified or eligible for State Certification as a Medical Assistant. * Certification or ability to be certified at Levels A, C and E required. Additional Responsibilities: * Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. * Adheres to and exhibits our core values:Reverence: Profound respect and awe for all of creation, the foundation that shapes spirituality, our relationships with others and our journey to God.
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, fidelity, trust, truthfulness in all we do.
Compassion: Solidarity with one another, capacity to enter into another’s joy and sorrow.
Excellence: Preeminent performance, becoming the benchmark, putting forth our personal and professional best.
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
- Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
- Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
Profile Job Field Clinical Support Locations TN-Chattanooga-Ridgeside Medical Group
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