Clinical Assistant - Metro Center

DescriptionThe Clinical Assistant will provide assistance to medical professionals with patient management, basic diagnostic tests and recordkeeping. Assistants are responsible for obtaining patient information and providing guidance on clinic procedures.As a Clinical Assistant, you will: Create a positive experience by welcoming, assisting and educating clinic patientsEscorts patient to exam room and documents vitals, chief complaint, medication and allergies in patient chart.Evaluates patient's status and make appropriate recommendations to the physician; documents in patient's chartPreparing and maintaining patient files by obtaining personal and health informationRoutinely maintains a safe and clean patient care work area to promote patient and visitor satisfaction.Setting up and stocking examination and procedure roomsSchedules all appointments, procedures and tests that DO NOT require a referral or authorization numberRequired Skills & Qualifications: Current Certified Medical Assistant Certification or Practical/Registered Nurse License in the state of Tennessee High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program, LPN or RN.BLS Required at the time of hire About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville's original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Our benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked Flexible Spending Accounts Free Parking for all employees Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.We are an E-Verify employer. For more information, please click on the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English Spanish