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Med Assistant-Clinic
Covenant Health Inc. • Oak Ridge, TN 37830 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Medical Assistant at Thompson Oncology Group in Oak Ridge is responsible for coordinating and performing both clerical and clinical activities in a fast-paced medical oncology office. This role involves preparing patient charts, scheduling appointments, assisting with procedures, and maintaining medical supplies. The candidate should be highly motivated to help patients and work well in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain patient charts including insurance, registration, correspondence, laboratory and radiology reports.
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, scans, and tests; confirm appointments; notify appropriate departments of daily and weekly patient schedules.
- Receive all telephone calls coming into the Medical Oncology office; assist patients, physicians, and others with patient-related matters.
- Assist physician with procedures such as bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
- Perform BP, TPR, and weight on each patient; alert physician of abnormalities.
- Perform medical history on each patient prior to being seen by physician.
- Prepare monthly statistical data to be reported to Administrator.
- Maintain medical supplies in each exam room and office supplies in clerical area.
- Conduct daily billing of patient accounts via the computer system; work with the Business Office to make adjustments as necessary.
- Monitor patient insurance for hospital admission pre-certification requirements; assist with reimbursement issues as needed.
- Complete forms required for continuity of care, such as patient insurance, home health, and hospice.
- Precertifies insurance coverage for procedures and treatments ordered by the physician.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
- Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as hospital representative.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Four (4) years healthcare experience preferred.
- LPN License, CNA certification preferred, or MA certification preferred.
- CPR certification required.
Full Job Description
Overview
Medical Assistant, Thompson Oncology Oak Ridge
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Monday -Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm.
As a member of Covenant Health (http://www.covenanthealth.com/) and Thompson Cancer Survival Center (http://www.thompsoncancer.com/) , Thompson Oncology Group is part of the region's largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Thompson Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement.
Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven, drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region.
Position Summary:This position coordinates and performs both clerical and clinical activities and functions of the Medical Oncology Office. This candidate needs to be highly motivated to help patients, room patients, collect vitals in a fast-paced clinic.
If you have any questions please contact Recruiter: Sarah Grey ||sgrey1@covhlth.com|| 865-374-5271
Responsibilities
+ Prepare and maintain patient charts to include insurance, registration, correspondence, laboratory and radiology reports, track and request patient records, slides and films; document as necessary in the charts.
+ Schedule and coordinate appointments, scans and tests; confirm appointments; notify appropriate departments, in writing, of daily and weekly patient schedules.
+ Receive all telephone calls coming into the Medical Oncology office; assist patients, physicians and others with patient-related matters; relay diagnostic test results to patients per physician's discretion; conduct follow-up phone calls to patients with problems and "no-shows".
+ Assist physician with procedures such as bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, paracentesis and thoracentesis.
+ Perform BP, TPR and weight on each patient; responsible for alerting physician of abnormalities.
+ Perform medical history on each patient prior to being seen by physician.
+ Prepare monthly statistical data to be reported to Administrator.
+ Maintain medical supplies in each exam room and office supplies in clerical area.
+ Conduct daily billing of patient accounts via the computer system; work with the Business Office to make adjustments as necessary.
+ Monitor patient insurance for hospital admission pre-certification requirements; assist with reimbursement issues as needed.
+ Complete forms required for continuity of care, such as patient insurance, home health and hospice.
+ Precertifies insurance coverage for procedures and treatments ordered by the physician .
+ Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
+ Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as hospital representative.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years healthcare experience preferred but not required
Licensure Requirement:
LPN License, CNA certification preferred or MA certification preferred. CPR required.
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Job Title Med Assistant-Clinic
ID 3892426
Facility Thompson Oncology Group
Department Name MED ONCOL-OAK RIDGE
Medical Assistant, Thompson Oncology Oak Ridge
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Monday -Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm.
As a member of Covenant Health (http://www.covenanthealth.com/) and Thompson Cancer Survival Center (http://www.thompsoncancer.com/) , Thompson Oncology Group is part of the region's largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Thompson Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement.
Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven, drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region.
Position Summary:This position coordinates and performs both clerical and clinical activities and functions of the Medical Oncology Office. This candidate needs to be highly motivated to help patients, room patients, collect vitals in a fast-paced clinic.
If you have any questions please contact Recruiter: Sarah Grey ||sgrey1@covhlth.com|| 865-374-5271
Responsibilities
+ Prepare and maintain patient charts to include insurance, registration, correspondence, laboratory and radiology reports, track and request patient records, slides and films; document as necessary in the charts.
+ Schedule and coordinate appointments, scans and tests; confirm appointments; notify appropriate departments, in writing, of daily and weekly patient schedules.
+ Receive all telephone calls coming into the Medical Oncology office; assist patients, physicians and others with patient-related matters; relay diagnostic test results to patients per physician's discretion; conduct follow-up phone calls to patients with problems and "no-shows".
+ Assist physician with procedures such as bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, paracentesis and thoracentesis.
+ Perform BP, TPR and weight on each patient; responsible for alerting physician of abnormalities.
+ Perform medical history on each patient prior to being seen by physician.
+ Prepare monthly statistical data to be reported to Administrator.
+ Maintain medical supplies in each exam room and office supplies in clerical area.
+ Conduct daily billing of patient accounts via the computer system; work with the Business Office to make adjustments as necessary.
+ Monitor patient insurance for hospital admission pre-certification requirements; assist with reimbursement issues as needed.
+ Complete forms required for continuity of care, such as patient insurance, home health and hospice.
+ Precertifies insurance coverage for procedures and treatments ordered by the physician .
+ Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
+ Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Attends and serves on professional/civic service organizations as hospital representative.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years healthcare experience preferred but not required
Licensure Requirement:
LPN License, CNA certification preferred or MA certification preferred. CPR required.
Apply/Share
Job Title Med Assistant-Clinic
ID 3892426
Facility Thompson Oncology Group
Department Name MED ONCOL-OAK RIDGE
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