The University of Tennessee
Job Description
Market Range: 04
Hiring Salary: $19.20/Hourly
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The Certified Medical Assistant provides nursing support for resident physicians in the Graduate Medical Education outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE : Six (6) months of work experience in outpatient medicine. Must maintain CPR certification. (Experience with Obstetrical and Internal Medicine is preferred. Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CMA, CCMA or LPN. Must be Certified or Registered (Medical Assistant) in Tennessee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.
Market Range: 04
Hiring Salary: $19.20/Hourly
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The Certified Medical Assistant provides nursing support for resident physicians in the Graduate Medical Education outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies and assists physicians and residents with procedures.
- Stands in as chaperon when appropriate.
- Obtains vitals and brief health history, escorts patients to the exam room, enters quality data into electronic medical record, and administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections per orders.
- Assists with follow-up of referrals and outpatient testing orders.
- Performs telephone triage as needed following established protocols.
- Aids with telehealth calls.
- Schedule referrals to specialists as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE : Six (6) months of work experience in outpatient medicine. Must maintain CPR certification. (Experience with Obstetrical and Internal Medicine is preferred. Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CMA, CCMA or LPN. Must be Certified or Registered (Medical Assistant) in Tennessee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate both on the telephone and in person.
- Knowledge and ability to operate Zoom application for the telehealth needs of the clinic.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.