What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant / LPN - HIGH RISK OB CONSULTANTS position at University Physicians' Association?
Description
University Physicians' Association, Inc. is seeking a qualified full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) candidate for HIGH-RISK OB CONSULTANTS, a fast paced, high-risk obstetrical practice in Knoxville.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide complete patient assessment, including vital signs, review of medications and patient history.
- Prepare paper charts for both new and established patient visits by reviewing referring provider medical records and/or previous office notes.
- Provide explanation to patients to ensure an understanding of plan of care.
- Triage patient phone calls.
- Scheduling deliveries.
- Calling in prescriptions.
- Referrals to other specialists.
- Assist both Doctors and Nurse Practitioners with in-office procedures.
- Appropriate documentation of data and assessments in the patient’s paper chart.
- Filing of medical charts.
- Effective communication with providers, other team members, and patients.
- Adherence to all policies and procedures including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
- Obtaining prior authorizations and/or pre-certifications.
- Blood draws.
- Monitoring and ordering of medical supplies.
- Must have a high level of professionalism, an attention to detail and strong patient service skills.
- Ability to complete non-stress tests.
Competitive Pay in the 90th Percentile!
Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and more!
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Certification through an accredited Medical Assistant program or valid TN LPN license
- At least 1-year medical office experience with OB/GYN experience a plus
- Experience in phlebotomy
- Travel to satellite locations
- Position requires candidate to be on their feet, standing and walking, for majority of shift
- Comfortable with paper charts
