Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Location: Knoxville, TN 37923

Duration: 3 Months Contract

Shift: Mon-Fri 9a-6p

Note: looking for Temp-to-Perm candidates only.

Job Summary:

• Maintains a positive public image for the practice by dealing with patients with a high level of courtesy and respect.
• Responsible for assisting the physician with basic office medical functions to ensure a coordinated approach to patients activities.
• Works closely with the physicians to ensure expedient, appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Performs patient and family education, counseling, and teaching.
• Brings patient into exam room, obtains brief history of complaints, prepares patient for exam and takes vital sign.
• Performs clerical work consisting of, referrals, scheduling appointments with other physicians and facilities, filling out forms, and answering phones.
• Assists physician with exam and procedures as needed.
• Stock rooms, takes care of instruments and autoclaves equipment.
• Assists in the orientation of personnel, with emphasis on nursing aspects.
• Gives injections.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.
• Assumes charge position as required in absence of supervisory personnel.