Medical Technical Assistant 1-Occupational Health (Knoxville)

Job Description

Market Range : 03

Hiring Salary : $19.20 / Hourly

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN.

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The Medical Technical Assistant 1 supports the Occupational Health program by providing clinical and administrative support to physicians, residents, students, patients, outside clients / customers, and other staff.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepares patients for physician by obtaining vital signs weights / measurements per protocols.
• Verifies patient medications and allergies.
• Triages on the job injuries according to protocols.
• Performs blood draws, nasal swabs, ear and eye irrigations.
• Administers injections, record vaccinations; applies bandages, splits / braces.
• Assists physician with minor procedures.
• Processes CLIA waived testing
• Reviews patient charts for accuracy
• Documents work status, make referrals, and schedules follow up appointments.
• Performs various patient tests.
• Responds to and process medical records requests for patients and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : High School Diplomaor GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of clinical experience.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION : CMA, CCMA or LPN. Must be Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed in Tennessee (LPN). (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :