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Actalent

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Lenoir City

AI generated summary

  • You must take vitals, perform blood draws, document records, triage calls, maintain supplies, ensure confidentiality, use medical equipment, and collaborate with the care team for patient care.
  • You will room patients, collect vitals, perform phlebotomy, document care, manage supplies, triage calls, ensure confidentiality, and support patient education and appointment scheduling.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • Take patient vital signs and weight.
  • Blood draws/phlebotomy.
  • Assures test results are received and relayed to patient in a timely manner.
  • Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
  • Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating provider’s advice and instructions.
  • Triages patient phone calls regarding urgency of appointments.
  • Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well maintained equipment.
  • Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
  • Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
  • Maintain confidentiality in matters regarding the practice, its patients and employees.
  • Ability to use a variety of office and medical equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, computer, fax, stethoscope, ear washing equipment, scales, thermometers, blood pressure cuff, and basic lab equipment.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
  • Perform referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
  • May schedule patient appointments per physician order and relay accurately to patients.
  • Take calls from the person homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.

Responsibilities

  • The MA will serve as primary contact to room patients, collect vitals, and perform phlebotomy as needed. Additional duties are as follows:
  • Take patient vital signs and weight.
  • Blood draws/phlebotomy
  • Assures test results are received and relayed to patient in a timely manner.
  • Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
  • Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating provider’s advice and instructions.
  • Triages patient phone calls regarding urgency of appointments.
  • Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well maintained equipment.
  • Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
  • Maintain confidentiality in matters regarding the practice, its patients and employees.
  • Ability to use a variety of office and medical equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, computer, fax, stethoscope, ear washing equipment, scales, thermometers, blood pressure cuff, and basic lab equipment.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
  • Perform referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
  • May schedule patient appointments per physician order and relay accurately to patients.
  • Take calls from the person homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.

FAQs

Is this position fully on-site or remote?

This is a fully on-site position in Lenoir City, Tennessee.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Medical Assistant in this role?

The primary responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting vital signs, performing phlebotomy, documenting medical records, ensuring timely communication of test results, and providing patient education.

Are there specific skills required for this Medical Assistant position?

Yes, required hard skills include phlebotomy, taking vital signs, documenting medical records, using medical equipment, and performing referrals and pre-certifications.

What soft skills are important for this role?

Important soft skills include patient education, communication, team collaboration, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Does Actalent offer support for diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Actalent is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are embedded into the company culture through hiring diverse talent and maintaining an inclusive environment.

Will I need to handle patient phone calls in this position?

Yes, one of the duties involves triaging patient phone calls regarding the urgency of appointments and relaying appropriate information to practitioners.

Is there a focus on patient education within this role?

Yes, promoting wellness through patient education and providing materials and instructions from providers is a key responsibility of this position.

How does this position contribute to patient care?

The Medical Assistant collaborates with patients, physicians, and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, Actalent emphasizes growth opportunities for employees as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How can I request accommodations during the application process?

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, you can email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for options.

Actalent

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