Medical Technical Assistant 1-OB/GYN (Knoxville)
Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee
Description
Market Range: 03
Hiring Salary: $18.00/Hourly
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN.
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Medical Technical Assistant 1 provides nursing support to Internal Medicine residents and attending physicians. This position helps ensure correct aseptic/sterile procedures are followed and performs invasive procedures as defined by nursing statutes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Assists physicians and residents with procedures and patient visits.
- Obtains vitals and brief health history.
- Schedules patient's appointments with outpatient testing offices per Internal Medicine physician’s request.
- Administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- Verifies patient’s insurance coverage and follows the insurance company’s policies for referral to a specialist.
- Enters quality data into electronic medical records and assists with coding and billing.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of work experience in a medical office. (Experience as a nurse assistant desired. Knowledge of medical billing preferred. Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or CCMA in the state of Tennessee required. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Ability to communicate both on telephone and in person.
· Knowledge of different insurance companies and the ability to maintain constant contact with the patient's primary insurance carrier.
· Knowledge of medical terminology and medical vocabulary.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
· Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
· Ability to coordinate care for patients, within and outside providers.