Certified Medical Assistant

MERCY HEALTH SERVICES INC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Community Healthcare in Franklin, TN is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our caring team. You will take vitals, assist with procedures, and support our patients throughout their visit.

As part of the primary care team, you will help coordinate appointments, handle basic phlebotomy tasks as needed, and ensure exam rooms and supplies are ready for every patient. Our goal is compassionate care for all in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Certification as a medical assistant or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain with 90 days of employment.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to use and document in our Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and clinical skills with diverse people.
• Commit to safety, infection control, and patient care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and chief complaints; assist with patient procedures.
• Administer vaccines and collect required paperwork.
• Coordinate with the primary care team for appointments and labs.
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and stock of medical supplies.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Franklin, TN 37167Mercy Community Healthcare has an opening for a Certified Medical Assistant in Franklin, TN. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve in our community.

Mercy's Mission:

The mission of Mercy Community Healthcare is to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families. We provide care to the uninsured, underinsured and insured through pediatric and adult primary care, mental and behavioral health services, and care coordination.

What is in it for You?

• Work for a place with mission and purpose.
• Work with great people around you.
• Provide care for all who need it.
• Make a difference in your community.

What Will You be Doing?

• Taking vital signs, obtaining patients chief complaints; administering vaccines; collecting necessary paperwork; assisting with patient procedures.
• May be performing specialized procedures, such as phlebotomy, and simple wound care, under strict protocol and procedural guidelines.
• Working with the primary care team to contact patients concerning appointments and lab results
• Setting up, cleaning, and disinfecting exam rooms and medical equipment and maintaining stocks of medical supplies, as necessary.
• Actively participating in care center protocols including HIPAA, universal blood, and body fluid precautions, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and certification as a Medical Assistant
• Certification as a medical assistant or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain with 90 days of employment.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to use and document in our Electronic Medical Record.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and clinical skills, and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Work with the nursing team to achieve quality improvement by proactively looking for ways to improve patient flow, quality of care, safety, and health.

Our Certified Medical Assistants are a key component to our patient experience at Mercy. Are you up for this great opportunity?