Medical Assistant- Nurse Visit

Job DetailsJob Location: Dunlop - Clarksville, TN 37043Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePremier Medical Group employees commit to demonstrate Integrity, Respect and Compassion with their coworkers and patients at all times. Employees are required to acknowledge patients positively, show genuine concern, introduce themselves and others on the team, convey duration/expectation, explain what will be done to ensure understanding and offer thanks to patients for trusting us with their healthcare needs.

Essential Functions: (Examples of Duties)

Greets and escorts patients to exam room using appropriate procedures and in a timely fashion.

Takes vital signs and assists patients in patient flow through the office.

Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing. Stocks supplies. Sterilizes instruments when used or assigned.

Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Delivers tests and obtains results.

Assists provider with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.

Schedules patients for testing procedures.

Processes prescription refills as directed by provider.

Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed.

Works clinical inbox of the provider.

Performs and reports in-house lab testing.

Ability to effectively and efficiently navigate and document in EHR.

Performs telephone triage per established guidelines and documents accordingly.

Attends required meetings, in-services and participates in committee work as requested.

Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits:

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance with HSA and Company Contribution

Dental

Vision

Basic Life / Voluntary Life

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Accident

Critical Illness

401k with Safe Harbor Match

Company Events

Community Events

Biweekly Food Truck

Discounted Gym Membership

QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited medical assisting or nursing program. CCMA/NHA/RMA preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in an outpatient medical office using an EHR, including experience with injections, allergy shots, and drug screening.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.

Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.

Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly.

Licenses/Certifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Medical Assisting Degree or Diploma from accredited Allied Health Professional Education Institution or valid Nursing License in the state of TN, if applicable. CPR certification

Working Conditions: Exposure to communicable, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. May be require to help lift/transfer patient. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.