Medical Technician (Medical Assistant) at Athena Care

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Communication, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records, Multi-tasking, Professionalism, Listening, Medication Knowledge, Laboratory Procedures, Therapeutic Best Practices, Compliance, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Athena Care is currently seeking a Medical Technician for our Murfreesboro clinic with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. The Medical Technician provides patient observation and care for patients undergoing interventional psychiatry treatments in accordance with provider-established guidelines and protocols as well as supporting medical providers with patient needs related to labs, vitals, and phone calls. Assists with interventional treatments as directed and in accordance with policy and procedure Orders and maintains inventory of controlled substances in compliance with DEA and FDA guidelines. Effectively and accurately performs laboratory procedures including completion of drug screens, venipuncture draw, vital signs, and/or other specialty tests. Monitors messages, call lines, and faxes for patient inquiries, delegating information appropriately to medical providers for guidance and providing requested information to patient pharmacies. Responds to patient communications quickly and efficiently. Appropriately engages with and supports patients based on therapeutic best practices. Appropriately and accurately documents in Electronic Medical Record (EMR). As needed, schedules patient appointments. Identifies and resolves work problems to ensure quality patient service. Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures, including maintaining patient confidentiality, as well as compliance with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, etc). Communicates effectively within the organization providing regular updates to providers, supervisors and peers about current and completed tasks. Provides coverage for other work areas when needed Other duties as assigned Requirements Job Requirements & Qualifications: Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. 2 years or more previous healthcare experience preferred Prior phlebotomy experience required. Licenses/Certifications: Current Medical Assistant or phlebotomy certification preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of medications, standard medical procedures, and HIPAA compliance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (specifically Outlook, Teams, and Excel) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Verbal communication Listening Data entry skills People skills Informing Customer service Attention to detail Professionalism Multi-tasking Physical Requirements This role requires frequent reaching, pulling, pushing, or carrying up to 10 lbs, and occasional reaching, pulling, pushing, or carrying up to 50 lbs. This role requires the use of common medical equipment (for example, stethoscope, needles) in the provision of patient care. This role requires routine use of phone systems, video monitoring, and walking/standing/sitting to monitor patients.

Responsibilities

The Medical Technician provides patient observation and care for patients undergoing interventional psychiatry treatments, assisting with treatments and supporting medical providers. Responsibilities include performing laboratory procedures, managing patient communications, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.