Part-Time Medical Assistant

University Physicians Association is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for University Gastroenterology , a busy specialty practice office located within the UT Medical Center in Knoxville.

Job Type: Part-Time (Minimum 2 days from week) Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in patient needs over the phone
• Instructs and educate patients on procedure preparation
• Does prescription refills
• Review medical records for urgent request and special needs.
• Supports the office clinic as needed, to include rooming patients and gathering patient information for chart documentation.
• Call medical facility/department to schedule patient for tests.
• Provide patient education as instructed for procedure preparation.
• Triage inbound clinical care calls, assesses patient concerns and responds according to the clinical care protocols.
• Document and utilize the electronic medical record according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Follow all practice policies and procedures for appointment scheduling, insurance verification, telephone interactions, and other job responsibilities as established.
• Provide back up support to clinical services as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Benefit Package inclusive of PTO, Sick Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K with company match and immediate vesting, etc.

Requirements