Certified Medical Assistant

St Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join our team.

The role focuses on back-office duties while supporting front-office tasks and patient care in a fast-paced rheumatology practice. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office, is proficient with EMR systems (NextGen preferred), and can travel to our satellite clinic once a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office.
• Experience with EMR systems required; NextGen is a plus.
• Ability to work in both front-office and back-office roles.
• Patient-centered approach and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, medical history, and assist in patient intake.
• Room patients and maintain exam rooms.
• Enter medications and assist in medication prescribing.
• Order labs and imaging.
• Schedule patients and provide front-office support.
• Triage patients and apply clinical judgment.
• Answer phones and direct calls to providers.

Skills

2+ years MA experience

EMR experience (NextGen)

Front-/Back-office

Patient-centered care

Tools

Nextgen EMR

Job description

Location: Nashville, TN (with travel to satellite clinic once a week)

Job Type:Full time

Job Description:
St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, one of the most respected rheumatology groups in the region, is seeking a FullTime Medical Assistant to join our team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a caring and dedicated team in a reputable practice. As a Medical Assistant, you'll be responsible forback-office duties.

The ideal candidate will be someone who puts patient care first, has a strong work ethic, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient intake, including taking vital signs, blood pressure, and medical history
• Room patients and maintaining exam rooms
• Enter medications into the system and assist in medication prescribing
• Ordering labs and imaging
• Schedule patients efficiently and provide front-office supportli>
• Triage patients and apply sound clinical judgment at all times
• Answering the phones and directing the calls to providers and staff Requirements:

--Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician’s office

--Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is required; Nextgen experience is a plus

--Ability to work in both front-office and back-office roles; prior experience in both is preferred

--Patient-centered approach: Must always prioritize patient care and customer service

--Ability to travel to our satellite clinic

--Strong communication and organizational skills

Schedule:

(Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00 PM)

Position Offers:

Competitive hourly pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Outstanding opportunity to work with one of the best-known rheumatology groups in the region

St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants has been serving middle Tennessee and the surrounding areas for over 15 years, offering a work environment where professionalism and experience are both appreciated and rewarded