Medical Assistant - Lakemoor Family Physicians
University Physicians' Association·Knoxville, Tennessee
University Physicians' Association·Knoxville, Tennessee
The Medical Assistant supports two physicians by assisting with patient care, scheduling, and obtaining prior authorizations for imaging. They are also responsible for phlebotomy, communicating test results, and maintaining professional relationships with patients and families.
Description University Physicians' Association, Inc. is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) at Lakemoor Family Physicians located between the UT Medical Center and Topside Road.
30am-4:30pm and will be supporting two physicians.
Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office. Applicants must be familiar with giving instructions, writing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience.
Job duties include but are not limited to, assisting physicians with patient care, scheduling, prior authorizations, obtaining pre-certs for MRIs and CTs, communicating test results, phlebotomy, and various other tasks. This position also requires the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, patients and their families while conveying a positive image of the practice.
Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401k with immediate vesting and company match, and more!
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, and organization are critical to the overall success of the candidate. Medical Assistant Certification or LPN License Prior medical experience is required
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