Medical Assistant- UT Gastroenterology at University Physicians' Association

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Triage, Patient Education, Prescription Refills, Medical Records Review, Chart Documentation, Test Scheduling, Electronic Medical Record, HIPAA Compliance, Appointment Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Telephone Interactions, Clinical Support, BLS Certification, ALS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description University Physicians Association is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for UNIVERSITY GASTROENTEROLOGY, a busy specialty practice office located within the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. Job Type: Full-time Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any and or all of the following: Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. Assist in patient needs over the phone Instructs and educate patients on procedure preparation Does prescription refills Review medical records for urgent request and special needs. Supports the office clinic as needed, to include rooming patients and gathering patient information for chart documentation. Call medical facility/department to schedule patient for tests. Provide patient education as instructed for procedure preparation. Triage in-bound clinical care calls, assesses patient concerns and responds according to the clinical care protocols. Document and utilize the electronic medical record according to HIPAA guidelines. Follow all practice policies and procedures for appointment scheduling, insurance verification, telephone interactions, and other job responsibilities as established. Provide back up support to clinical services as assigned. Benefits Competitive Benefit Package inclusive of PTO, Sick Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K with company match and immediate vesting, etc. Requirements Requirements Medical Assistant Certification High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year work experience with knowledge of medical field-physician office experience preferred Ability to communicate orally and in writing to patients, doctors and staff Knowledge of Electronic Health Records and Processes Experience with computers and EMR documentation systems Experience with assisting patient needs BLS or ALS certification

Responsibilities

Essential duties include assisting with patient needs via phone, instructing patients on procedure preparation, handling prescription refills, and reviewing medical records for urgent requests. The role also involves supporting the office clinic by rooming patients, gathering information for documentation, and scheduling necessary tests.