Phone Nurse

Company: Summit Medical Group, P.L.L.C.
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:About Summit Medical GroupSummit Medical Group is East Tennessee's largest primary care organization with more than 300 providers at 66 practice locations in 15 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, extensivist clinic, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 280,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.comIn addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Furthermore, Summit Medical Group hires only non-tobacco users. Pre-employment drug testing will include testing for nicotine, and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.Responsibilities:About Our Career OpportunityNorwood Family Medicine, a division of Summit Medical Group, has an opening for an experienced CMA/CCMA/RMA to work as a Phone Nurse. The phone nurse will be responsible for answering patient calls and medication refills This is a full time opportunity.RESPONSIBILITIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)

• Handles incoming and return patient phone calls appropriately: triages, obtains and records appropriate signs and symptoms, communicates to patient's appropriate instructions / information per protocols, and documents all communication.
• Places calls to handle pre-certifications as well as calling in prescriptions.
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician or Administrative staff.Qualifications:EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required, additional vocational or college credits required.Licensure/Certification: *Current Practical Nurse License or National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.EXPERIENCE: A minimum of six months experience in a similar clinical setting required.

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