About Our Career Opportunity Summit Medical Group of Cookeville is seeking a Multi-Duty Receptionist to join their practice. This is a Full-Time opportunity. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner- Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical records / database, performs all registration functions and collects copays and balances due, as appropriate.- Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties, or other needs, as appropriate. Must be customer service-oriented.- Maintains computerized scheduling and follows office scheduling policies.- Handles phone calls as appropriate (e.g. appointment confirmations, referral calls, pre-certs, etc.)- Files charts and coordinates lab work, as requested.- Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence.- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.- Attendance/Punctuality: Dependable and arrives to work on time. Notifies supervisor at least 30 days in advance for time off (excluding emergencies.)- Cooperates and helps out coworkers if needed and is committed to the success of the team.- Attends meetings, as required.- Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with other Summit employees) and externally (with the public).- Adheres to the corporate compliance plan and policies.- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation of site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.- Performs related work, as assigned.
Tennessee Eye Care, a division of Summit Medical Group has an opening for a Care Coordination Team Member which is responsible for answering inbound calls, emails and online appointments for the various TEC practices including, Optometry, Ophthalmology and others within TEC. This role will handle all patient inquiries regarding scheduling/rescheduling, follow up calls, patient question/concerns regarding medication refills, insurance verification and other activities. This is a full time opportunity. Examples of Duties (List does not include all duties assigned)- Communicate with patients and staff using multiple advanced communication tools, including phone calls, online chat, email, fax and postal mail.- Answer and resolve patient inquiries in a professional, empathetic, and patient-centered manner.- Utilize established practice guidelines to ensure patient issues are addressed in a timely manner and when necessary, transfer calls to appropriate person at practice for additional consultation.- Uses computerized scheduling system to schedule/reschedule appointments determining the right amount of time required for each patient appointment.- Provides accurate and detailed information, updates patient records using the different management information systems at TEC.- Sends detailed confirmation to the patient detailing when and where the appointment will be, providing directions, as well as instructions for any labs or imaging.- Assists patients with completing authorizations, managing and coordinating referrals and assisting with prescription refills.- Identifies opportunities to improve the work processes, environment, and changes in practice protocols, remains current on new developments in healthcare.- Escalates appropriately any issues that fall outside of an existing protocol or process to meet the needs of the patient.- Attends scheduled training sessions for phone support, customer service, system upgrades, newly acquired clinical systems, or other relevant training sessions, as directed by the manager.- Assists in the training/orientation of new personnel under the direction of a manager and/or supervisor.- Participates in staff meetings and is expected to identify process issues that are obstacles to providing a positive patient experience.- Maintains strictest confidentiality both internally and externally.- Adheres to expectations of the established corporate compliance plan.- 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.- Offer assistance and floating to help other team members as needed.- Performs related work as assigned.
About Our Career Opportunity Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their practice. This is a Full time opportunity. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood specimens. Communicates appropriately with supervisor about concerns and needs pertaining to equipment. - Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients as appropriate. - Identifies and labels specimens in an accurate and timely manner. - Conducts designated laboratory testing. - Assists in the care of the donor prior to, during, and after the donation. - Maintains stocked, neat, and clean examination rooms and common work areas on a daily basis. - Adheres to established policies and procedures including OSHA guidelines and the Corporate Compliance Program. - Performs duties assigned in a professional manner following established policies and procedures while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and public. - Performs related duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician or Administrative staff. - Maintains strictest confidentiality.- 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.
About Our Career Opportunity Fountain City Family Physicians, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their practice. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.- Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.- Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.- Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data.- Posts tests and examination results as appropriate.- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.- Assists physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.- Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.
Internal Medicine Associates - Powell, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Multi - Duty Receptionist to join their practice. This is a full-time opportunity, working Monday - Friday of 7:15a.m. - 4:00p.m. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner- Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical records / database, performs all registration functions and collects copays and balances due, as appropriate.- Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties, or other needs, as appropriate. Must be customer service-oriented.- Maintains computerized scheduling and follows office scheduling policies.- Handles phone calls as appropriate (e.g. appointment confirmations, referral calls, pre-certs, etc.)- Files charts and coordinates lab work, as requested.- Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence.- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.- Attendance/Punctuality: Dependable and arrives to work on time. Notifies supervisor at least 30 days in advance for time off (excluding emergencies.)- Cooperates and helps out coworkers if needed and is committed to the success of the team.- Attends meetings, as required.- Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with other Summit employees) and externally (with the public).- Adheres to the corporate compliance plan and policies.- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation of site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.- Performs related work, as assigned.
Fountain City Family Physicians, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an opening for an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) to join their office to assist with clinical tasks. This is a full-Time opportunity. *Candidate must have proven background of exceptional customer service. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.- Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.- Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, etc.- Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.- 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 stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
About Our Career Opportunity Summit Medical Group of Oak Ridge is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their practice. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.- Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.- Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.- Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data.- Posts tests and examination results as appropriate.- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.- Assists physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.- Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.
Grace Primary Care, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an immediate opening for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join their practice to assist with clinical tasks. This is a PRN(potentialFull-time) opportunity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.- Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, etc.- Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.- Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.- 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 stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
Summit Medical Group at Deane Hill, is seeking a Phone Operator to answer incoming calls in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. This is a Full time opportunity, working 8:00am - 5:00pm. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Directs all calls to appropriate areas/extensions.- Records messages with accuracy and conciseness while prompting patients and other callers for pertinent information.- Scheduling of patient appointments using established procedures.- Communicates general clinic information, when appropriate.- Responds to emergency calls according to established procedure and sound judgment.- Uses paging system according to procedure.- Responsible for communicating telephone system inefficiencies or repair needs.- Updates telephone directory and maintains accurate listing of all extensions.- Assists with other general office functions, such as mail processing, as requested.- Attends meetings as required.- Maintains strictest confidentiality both internally and externally.- Performs related work as assigned.
Tennesee Eye Care, a division of Summit Medical Group has an opening for a Clinical Eye Assistantt join their office. This is a full time opportunity. This position is responsible for assisting with clinical tasks as directed by the physician(s) or Optometrist in the care of patients. Examples of Duties (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.- f 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.- Some sites may require help with front office duties including but not limited to: Answers phone calls, takes messages, duplicates documents and assists with other clerical duties, as requested. Assist with Check-in, check-out, and patient registration on an as needed basis.- 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 Our Career Opportunity Summit Central Lab a division of Summit Medical Group is seeking a Lab Processor / Phlebotomist to join their practice. This is a Full time opportunity, working 1:00pm-11:30pm Monday - Friday with rotating weekday off. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Adheres to established policies and procedures, including OSHA and CLIA, and company established protocols.- Performs phlebotomy for patients scheduled for laboratory tests in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.- Promptly attends to specimens that are received in the laboratory. Processes STATs in a timely manner and delivers to the technologist for testing as soon as possible.- Notifies supervisor(s) of problems related to processing.- Answers telephone requests in a timely and professional manner.- Performs processing, ordering, and releasing of tests in the laboratory information system (LIS) with minimal errors.- Labels specimens accurately.- Accurately routes specimens to the appropriate laboratory testing area.- Prepares specimens to be sent to outside reference laboratories, including looking for additional specimens or an alternative specimen to be sent.- Completes “testing issues” and handles appropriately.- Scans in specimens and requisitions into the scanning systems.- Leaves work area clean and organized. Promptly cleans up specimen spills according to OSHA guidelines.- Interacts in a cooperative manner with supervisors, co-workers, physicians and the public.- Adheres to all appropriate aspects of the corporate compliance program.- Maintains strictest confidentiality.- 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 related work as assigned.
Upper Cumberland Family Physicians, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an immediate opening for an experiencedLicensed Practical Nurse(LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) to join their practice to assist with clinical tasks. This is a Full-time opportunity. ** New Grads Welcome To Apply ** EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.- Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, etc.- Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.- Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.- 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 stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
Upper Cumberland Family Physicians, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Multi-Duty Receptionist to join their practice. This is a Full-time opportunity, working Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. *Candidate must have proven background in exceptional customer service. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned) - Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner- Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical records / database, performs all registration functions and collects copays and balances due, as appropriate.- Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties, or other needs, as appropriate. Must be customer service-oriented.- Maintains computerized scheduling and follows office scheduling policies.- Handles phone calls as appropriate (e.g. appointment confirmations, referral calls, pre-certs, etc.)- Files charts and coordinates lab work, as requested.- Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence.- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.- Attendance/Punctuality: Dependable and arrives to work on time. Notifies supervisor at least 30 days in advance for time off (excluding emergencies.)- Cooperates and helps out coworkers if needed and is committed to the success of the team.- Attends meetings, as required.- Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with other Summit employees) and externally (with the public).- Adheres to the corporate compliance plan and policies.- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation of site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.- Performs related work, as assigned.
Summit Medical Group is actively seeking a licensed Endocrinologist for a promising opportunity at one of their facilities in the beautiful East Tennessee area specifically serving the Knoxville Area. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced health-care professional to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to our commitment to excellence. With more than 415 providers at 87 locations, Summit Medical Group is not only the largest primary care organization in East Tennessee, but is also independent from insurers, hospital systems, and financial investors. Our like-minded physicians fiercely value our independence, and thus their enhanced work-life balance through our extensive administrative support and resources! Our organization is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Our primary focus is on providing comprehensive and personalized healthcare services to individuals and families in the community. As a Physician with Summit Medical Group, you will play a vital role in the well-being of our patients by delivering exceptional medical care, fostering positive patient relationships, and promoting preventive health practices. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic healthcare team to ensure the provision of comprehensive primary care services. Please consider joining our physician-owned and physician-governed organization that has been nationally recognized for quality performance! Candidates are eligible for:- Highly competitive annual salary with excellent quarterly bonus potential- Initial recruiting bonus, relocation assistance, and annual Continuing Medical Education allowance- Generous 401(k) retirement match, safe harbor contribution, and profit sharing- Eligibility for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. As well as long-term and short-term disability insurance plans. FSA, HSA, Dependent Care- Fully paid malpractice insurance- Potential for future partnership or ownershipResponsibilities:The Endocrinologist will be responsible for:- Diagnosing various endocrine disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism), adrenal disorders (Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease), pituitary disorders, metabolic disorders, and more- Developing treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific condition- Educating patients about their condition, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and potential complications- Monitoring patients' progress closely through regular follow-up appointments and adjust treatment plans as necessary based on changes in symptoms, lab results, or other factors- Performing other duties, as needed
Summit Medical Group at Deane Hill, is seeking a Multi-Duty Receptionist to join their practice. This is a Fulltime opportunity, working Monday-Friday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned) - Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner- Checks-in patients, verifies and updates necessary information in the medical records / database, performs all registration functions and collects copays and balances due, as appropriate.- Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties, or other needs, as appropriate. Must be customer service-oriented.- Maintains computerized scheduling and follows office scheduling policies.- Handles phone calls as appropriate (e.g. appointment confirmations, referral calls, pre-certs, etc.)- Files charts and coordinates lab work, as requested.- Sorts and delivers mail, medical records, and other correspondence.- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.- Attendance/Punctuality: Dependable and arrives to work on time. Notifies supervisor at least 30 days in advance for time off (excluding emergencies.)- Cooperates and helps out coworkers if needed and is committed to the success of the team.- Attends meetings, as required.- Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with other Summit employees) and externally (with the public).- Adheres to the corporate compliance plan and policies.- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation of site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.- Performs related work, as assigned.
Summit Medical Group on Parkwest, has an opening for an experienced CMA or RMA to join their office to assist with clinical tasks. This is a Full-time opportunity. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.- Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.- Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, etc.- Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.- 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 stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
Tennessee Eye Care Travel Team, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking anOphthalmic Technicianto join their practice. This is a Full time opportunity. This position performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures. The ophthalmic technician will train other assistants and act as a scribe for the physician. Examples of Duties (List does not include all duties assigned)- Can take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity. Can perform lensometry, refractometry, basic muscle balance testing, tonometry, assesspupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests. - Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Also assists with patient education. - Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Optical Biometry (IOL Master and Lensstar). - Act as a scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into EMR and overseeing patient flow. - Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician. - Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart. - Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician. - Assists with in office procedures ensuring proper consent is obtained. Responsible for set up and clean up from procedure. - Assists in training other assistants. - Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. - Complies with all practice procedures and protocols, complies with all state and federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report suspected potential errors to supervisor or compliance officer. - Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism. - Return patient phone calls/answering questions or concerns. - Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers. - Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines. - Maintains strictest confidentiality both internally and externally. - Adheres to expectations of the established corporate compliance plan. - 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 related work as assigned.
Tennessee Eye Care Lenoir City, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking anOphthalmic Technicianto join their practice. This is a Full time opportunity. This position performs a range of duties which includes preparing the patient to see Attending Physician (preliminary exam, medical history, & testing), preparation of examination and treatment rooms, performing basic and routine vision screening examinations, administering eye medications, cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic instruments and assisting physicians during minor surgical and laser procedures. The ophthalmic technician will train other assistants and act as a scribe for the physician. Examples of Duties (List does not include all duties assigned)- Can take an ocular and systemic history and accurately record visual acuity. Can perform lensometry, refractometry, basic muscle balance testing, tonometry, assesspupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam. Administer diagnostic tests. - Make introductions and establish rapport with patients. Initiate patient evaluation, documenting the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Also assists with patient education. - Perform lensometry and specialized testing such as visual fields, keratometry, A/B scans, and ophthalmic photography optical coherence tomography (OCT), Optical Biometry (IOL Master and Lensstar). - Act as a scribe while physician examines patient, entering data into EMR and overseeing patient flow. - Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications under the direction of the physician. - Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician, with full documentation in patient chart. - Educate patients regarding administration of medications and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician. - Assists with in office procedures ensuring proper consent is obtained. Responsible for set up and clean up from procedure. - Assists in training other assistants. - Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. - Complies with all practice procedures and protocols, complies with all state and federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report suspected potential errors to supervisor or compliance officer. - Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism. - Return patient phone calls/answering questions or concerns. - Open and close exam lanes daily, ensuring that equipment is wiped down in an appropriate manner, battery powered instruments are seated properly in re-charge wells, slit lamps and projectors are switched off under covers. - Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines. - Maintains strictest confidentiality both internally and externally. - Adheres to expectations of the established corporate compliance plan. - 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 related work as assigned.
Tennessee Eye Care - Knoxville and Lenoir City, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking Optician. This is a Full time opportunity. The right candiate will Provide eyeglasses and contact lenses by filling written optical prescriptions; determining clients current prescriptions. Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)2) Identify patients needs and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames.Optician23) Help patients select frames by offering commentary on styles, colors, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.4) Ensure that eyeglasses fit customer by adjusting frames.5) Educates customers by offering instructions in eyeglass and contact lens care and use.6) Sells optical goods by displaying and promoting sunglasses and optical supplies.7) Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations.8) Assist with filing insurance claims9) Review Physicians prescriptions and orders based on medical charts10) Operate manual lensometer and other tools to achieve proper fitting for patients11) Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and product variety12) Communicate with physician with questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues.13) Help technician with duties on occasion14) Maintains strictest confidentiality both internally and externally.15) Adheres to expectations of the established corporate compliance plan.16) 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.17) Performs related work as assigned.
About Our Career Opportunity Summit Medical Group at Wartburg has an immediate opening for an experienced LPN, CMA or RMA to join their practice to assist with clinical tasks. This is a PRN time opportunity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician preferences.- Records vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, etc.- Performs appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.- Assists the physician(s) with procedures, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.- 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 stocked, neat and clean exam rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
