Certified Medical Assistant Antioch Primary Care

Ascension Healthcare; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Antioch Primary Care clinic. The role involves assisting with patient examinations, performing clinical duties, and managing clerical tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a preference for at least one year of primary care experience. Join a leading healthcare system committed to community care and employee development.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ years of experience in Primary Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone and maintaining records.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Duties

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Job description

**Details**

+ Certified Medical Assistant Antioch Primary Care

+ **Department:** SMTP Antioch Primary Care

+ **Schedule:** 6:45-4:00 Monday- Thursday; 6:45-11:45 Friday

+ **Clinic:** Antioch Murfreesboro Pike

+ **Location:** Antioch, TN

+ **Preference** : 1+ years of experience in Primary Care

Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Antioch in Nashville, Tennessee, delivers primary care and specialty care for illness and injuries.

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).

+ Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.

+ Perform select clinical duties.

+ Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.

+ Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

+ Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.

+ Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.

+ Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

+ May document the provider's encounter with patients.

+ List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.

+ Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Certified Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Approved credentialing bodies include, but may not be limited to: American Medical Technologists, National Healthcare Assoc, National Center for Competency Testing, National Assoc for Health Professionals and American Assoc of Medical Assistants.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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