Medical Assistant

Company: Tennessee Urology Associates
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology - Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians in infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The medical assistant's role is to assist under the authorized delegation of physicians.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepares daily exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care, including stocking all necessary supplies.
Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performs dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician; document outcomes in EHR.
Assists in the maintenance of all logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.
Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
Adheres to bio-hazardous or red bag waste policy and procedure for properly disposing of biomedical waste.
May welcome and greet all patients and visitors in person or over the phone.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic is required, Urology experience is a plus.
Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program required and will be verified prior to employment; Medical Assistant Certification preferred (AZ ONLY).
Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.

Travel:

Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

Excellent customer service skills.
Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT-4 Codes.
Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
Proficient computer software and database skills.
Comfortable speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.
Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.
A high level of professionalism.
Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

Must be able to listen, sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk throughout the day.
Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Must be in good physical condition to maneuver patients when necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. There is no specific application deadline.

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