Medical Assistant

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Knoxville, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting physicians with clinical procedures, patient scheduling, and administrative documentation. They also manage room preparation, instrument sterilization, and the application of medical equipment like casts and splints.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma and have graduated from an approved medical assisting program. You possess a minimum of one year of MA experience in a healthcare setting and hold a 2015 certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

medical assisting

practice management system

EHR

autoclaving

2015-certification

Job Description

Description

General Summary: A nonexempt position responsible for medical assisting duties under the supervision of a physician.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  1. Practices excellent customer service.
  2. Assist physician with all procedures.
  3. Schedule patient appointments in practice management system specifically after 5:30 p.m.
  4. Schedules patient tests, labs and MRIs.
  5. Answers follow-up phone calls from patients when appropriate.
  6. Rooms patient(s) for treatment.
  7. Records MU in EHR.
  8. Draw up injections for physician and assist in administering.
  9. Assists in transfer of physically challenged patients.
  10. Application and removal of cast and splints/DME.
  11. Cleans and disinfects room after each patient leaves.
  12. Cleans and prepares used instruments for autoclaving.
  13. Dispose of any hazardous waste bags daily.
  14. Orders supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
  15. Completes all forms for procedures and services performed in clinic.
  16. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma. Graduation from an approved medical assisting program.

Experience: Minimum one year MA experience in a healthcare setting; clinic experience preferred. 2015-certification required.

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. Our physicians include nationally and internationally renowned surgeons who provide specialized orthopedic expertise and care. TOA offers our valued patients the convenience of 20+ locations spread throughout Middle Tennessee.
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