Medical Assistant - UT Urgent Care Northshore at University Physicians' Association

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Player, Patient Care, Vitals Recording, Laboratory Tests Collection, Medication Administration, Splint Application, Wound Dressing, Customer Service, Urgent Care Environment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description UT Urgent Care Clinic has provided medical care for acute illnesses and minor injuries to Knoxville, TN and surrounding counties since 2007. UT Urgent Care is seeking experienced, well-qualified Medical Assistant for our Northshore location, who must be a team player and comfortable working in a fast pace urgent care environment. A successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties but not limited to: Job Description: Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families during visit, by demonstrating sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy. Accurately records patient history, complete patient vitals, retrieves basic condition of patient and reports to appropriate practitioner. Assists provider with examination, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care, such as: applying splints and wound dressings, collecting and record various laboratory tests, administer oral and injectable medication. Position Highlights: Flexible Schedule: 36-hour work week scheduled between 3 shifts per week, with option for overtime pay (1.5 x hour) Clinic Hours: 12-hour weekday shift, 9AM-9PM & 9-hour weekend shift, 9AM-6PM Shift Differential: Up to $2.00 per hour Growth: Performance based pay increases and promotions are available for team members to achieve at their own pace Professional Development: Opportunities for educational programs, professional development workshops and certifications offered through University of Tennessee Medical Center Benefits: Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness, FSA, HSA with Employer Contribution Retirement: 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting PTO: PTO, Holiday Pay, Sick, Bereavement Leave Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support when you need it for counseling, legal and financial support. Employee Access Benefits: Fitness Center Access Team Member Recognition: Monthly Team Member of the Month recognition with the opportunity to earn Amazon gift cards. Salary Description: $17.00/hr - $22.00/hr Shift differential up to $2.00 per hour Dependent on experience Requirements Requirements: · 12-hour/9-hour shifts, including ability to work weekends (no overnights) · Reliable transportation · Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment · Outstanding customer service skills Education: · Requirement of GED or Higher School Diploma · Completion of Medical Assistant program, registered/certified (RMA/CMA) or 2+ years’ experience working in medical office

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, accurately recording history and vitals, and reporting patient conditions to the appropriate practitioner. Duties also include assisting providers with examinations, procedures, applying splints, dressing wounds, collecting lab tests, and administering medications.