Medical Assistant Float– UT Urgent Care Northshore at University Physicians' Association – Knoxville, Tennessee

Description:
UT Urgent Care Clinic has provided medical care for acute illnesses and minor injuries to Knoxville, TN and surrounding counties since 2007. UT Urgent Care is seeking an experienced, well-qualified medical assistant float for our Northshore location, who must be a team player and comfortable working in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

A successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties but not limited to:

Job Description:

• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families during visit, by demonstrating sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy.
• Accurately records patient history, complete patient vitals, retrieves basic condition of patient and reports to appropriate practitioner.
• Assists provider with examination, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care, such as: applying splints and wound dressings, collecting and recording various laboratory tests, administering oral and injectable medication.
• Obtain and record demographic, insurance and financial information
• Collect co-pay, co-insurances and past due balances
• Verify insurance eligibility and ability to relay relevant information on payment policies.

Position Highlights:

• Flexible Schedule: 40-hour work week scheduled between 4, 10-hour shifts per week.
• Clinic Hours: 12-hour weekday shift, 9AM-9PM/9-hour weekend shift, 9AM-6PM
• Shift Differential: Up to $2.00 per hour
• Growth: Performance based pay increases and promotions are available for team members to achieve at their own pace
• Professional Development: Opportunities for educational programs, professional development workshops and certifications offered through University of Tennessee Medical Center

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness, FSA, HSA with Employer Contribution
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting
• PTO: PTO, Sick, Bereavement Leave
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support when you need it for counseling, legal and financial support.
• Employee Access Benefits: Fitness Center Access

• 12-hour/9-hour shifts, including ability to work weekends (no overnights)
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Outstanding customer service skills

Education:

• Requirement of GED or Higher School Diploma
• Completion of medical assistant program, State of TN LPN license, or 2+ years’ experience working in medical office setting.