CMA | FT | Days | Le Bonheur Pediatrics | Whitehaven and Kirby

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic setting under the direction of a provider. You will collect data, assist during visits, and maintain a clean, safe environment while supporting compassionate care.

Responsibilities include scheduling, performing clinical tasks (EKG, vitals, specimens), documenting in the EMR, and patient education. A High School diploma is required; Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: Technical degree/diploma in Medical Assistant.
• Certification in medical assisting/EMR experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during visits and accompany them to exam rooms.
• Schedule appointments and perform clerical tasks related to care.
• Record vitals and collect specimens for lab analysis.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure infection control standards.
• Administer basic patient education and information as directed.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm.

Team collaboration

EMR navigation

Motivational interviewing

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR software

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Provides care in a medical practice office or clinic under the direction of a provider. Maintains a clean and safe environment, provide patient care and provide patients with information. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Provides care in a medical practice office or clinic under the direction of a provider. Maintains a clean and safe environment, provide patient care and provide patients with information. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

• Proactively assists patients throughout the visit as needed, accompanies patients to the exam/procedure room. Responds to patient needs in a professional and friendly manner.
• Performs clerical activities related to patient care such as scheduling appointments and Diagnostic Imaging exams, lab call backs, prior authorizations, retrieving medical histories, filling out patient paperwork and forms and answering and returning phone calls.
• Collects and records patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions. Records pertinent patient information, surgical history, reviews systems, past medical history, social history, medical management including but not limited to allergies, etc.
• May assist with physical examination preparations.
• Performs EKGs, removes sutures/ staples, and changes sterile and non-sterile dressings as directed.
• Effectively collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis utilizing non-invasive techniques, including urine, sputum and stool. Assists with undressing, cleansing and positioning patients for specific procedures.
• Perform skin tests and venipuncture of skin for purpose of withdrawing blood.
• Administers medication and immunizations under the direction of the physician or advanced practice provider.
• May authorize prescription refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies ordered and authorized by a physician or advanced practice provider.
• Administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency.
• Prepares and cleans exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Ensures instruments are cleaned and sterilized and contaminated supplies are properly disposed.
• Prepares orders, sorts, stores, and restocks supplies for exam/procedure room. Duties may include ordering and maintaining stock of supplies.
• Provides patient education and instructions under the authorization of the supervising physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Medical Assistant or similar 1-3 years

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

• Required - HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association
• Required - NCCT Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing
• Preferred - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association
• Preferred - Nationally Certified Medical Assistant - National Association of Health Professionals
• Preferred - AMT Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists
• Preferred - AAMA Certified Medical Assistant - The American Association of Medical Assistants

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with patients, patient families and physicians in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to begin the patient visit with eye contact, smile and greeting, while using the patient’s name.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Successful completion of assigned training and development programs for the role within the mandated time frame.
• Performs computer skills demonstrated by successful navigation of the EMR with appropriate documentation. Demonstrates ability to review computer reports following evidenced based guidelines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in motivational interviewing and teach back method techniques.
• Ability to act quickly in emergency situations.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.