Certified Medical Assistant - Private Primary Care Practice

Job : Medical Assistant : Liberty Healthcare Partners- Primary Care

Location : Chattanooga, TN 37421

Job Description :

This position works effectively with the Provider(s), and clinic team, to ensure that the Liberty Healthcare Partners mission, goals, and performance standards for the clinic are met.

The medical assistant reports to the Practice Manager. The medical assistant is responsible for patient care, assisting providers, specimen collection, appointment scheduling, and other duties necessary to provide comprehensive patient care and a safe environment for the patients and staff.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Job Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to) :

Clinic :

• Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit, and prepare the patient for a physical exam.
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the approved procedure.
• Draw blood and preparation labs for reference lab processing and / or in-house processing.
• Perform laboratory tests, lab-quality controls, and equipment maintenance according to written instructions.
• Respond to all lab messages and call-back requests.
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure patient immunizations are well documented and administered in accordance with the approved procedure.
• Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis.
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Administrative :

• Documents all procedures in the patient’s medical record.
• Updates and maintains the digital patient records by scanning and filing hard copy patient documents into the EMR.
• Patient calls, i.e. prescription refills.
• Completing Prior Authorizations.

Job Qualifications and Skills :

• Able to handle several responsibilities at once.
• Complete special projects upon request and other duties as assigned.
• Able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately with a high level of integrity.
• Able to listen and communicate (written and verbal) with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills and follow up effectively with all staffing levels.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload, multi-task, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong Phlebotomy skill a must.

Education and Experience Required : High school diploma or equivalent.

Education and Experience Preferences :

• Experience working in a clinic that provides primary care is preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

The posted qualifications serve as a guide for candidate review and are not all-inclusive. LHP reserves the right to deviate from posted credentials in determining what combination of candidate education, experience, and skills are best suited to a position.

Job Type : Full-time.

Pay : Starting from $16.00 -$18.00 per hour.

Expected hours : 35-40 hours per week.

Benefits :

• Health insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid time off.

Medical specialties :

Primary Care.

Work Schedule :

Monday to Friday.

Work setting : Clinic.

About Liberty Healthcare Partners :

YOUR TIME, YOUR HEALTH, OUR COMMITMENTAt Liberty Healthcare Partners, Our mission is to cultivate meaningful patient relationships by dedicating time to truly understand your needs, values, and aspirations.

With this knowledge, we provide tailored, optimized care that promotes well-being and empowers healthier lives.