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Clinical Assistant - Internal Medicine Associates

Summit Medical Group

  • Powell, TN
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPowell, TN
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Year Founded1995

    Description

    Internal Medicine Associates, a division of Summit Medical Group is seeking a Clinical Assistant to join their practice. This is a Full time opportunity.

    Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)

    • Exhibits sound clinical skills in assisting the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient education.
    • Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for other related reasons as directed.
    • If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
    • Maintains neat, clean, and stocked exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
    • Adheres to established company policies and procedures (including the corporate compliance program), and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
    • Adheres to site-specific protocols and expectations.
    • Performs duties in a professional manner while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and public.
    • Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with Summit employees) and externally (with non-Summit persons).
    • Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
    • Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician or Administrative staff.

    About Company

    Our physicians make it their goal to be the best; they constantly strive to improve their ability to better serve their patients and be more successful in the practice of medicine.

    Summit’s singular commitment to quality has led its office-based physicians to rank top ten in the nation of all three categories of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognition: Patient Centered Medical Home, Diabetes Recognition Program, & Heart/Stroke Recognition Program.

    • 5.58 million Central Lab Tests run annually
    • 1.5 million E-Prescriptions annually
    • 1,102,729 Patient Encounters in 2014
    • 274,296 Primary Care Patients
    • 1,387+ Employees
    • 218+ Physicians
    • 140 NCQA Recognized Physicians
    • 62+ Statcare Hospitalists/Pulmonologists
    • 141 Advanced Practitioners
    • 54 Practice locations
    • 12 East Tennessee counties
    • 1 Sleep Services Center
    • 4 Diagnostic & Imaging Centers
    • 8 Physical Therapy Centers
    • 3 Express Clinics
    • 1 Singular commitment to quality

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