Certified Medical Assistant-Minimally Invasive Surgery

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Minimally Invasive Surgery clinic. Under licensed supervision, you provide direct patient care, room patients, document vital signs, and support the surgical team.

You will perform clerical tasks, gather test results, ensure sterilization supplies are stocked, and assist with care plans. CMA certification and BLS are required, with certification timelines outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience in a general surgery clinical practice.
• Clear and effective communication in English; accurate documentation.
• CMA certification from an accredited body or certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rooming of patients during clinic hours and documenting vital signs as needed.
• Assist RN with implementing and monitoring treatment plans.
• Obtain test results, surgical clearance documentation, and other clinical records.
• Perform day-to-day clerical tasks and related duties.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Maintain exam room supplies and support sterilization equipment upkeep.
• Complete FMLA documentation for RN/MD review.
• Complete assigned goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

English proficiency

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

CMA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant-Minimally Invasive Surgery

Memphis, TN, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 46094
• Job Category NURSING
• Business Unit BMG Clinics

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and /or Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Rooming of patients during clinic hours, including obtaining and documenting vital signs as needed
• Assist Registered Nurses (RN) with implementing and monitoring of treatment plans to support coordinated patient care
• Obtain test results, surgical clearance documentation, and other clinical records as needed
• Possesses the ability to perform day to day clerical task and related duties
• Participates in ongoing educational activities
• Maintains exam room medical supplies and support the upkeep of clinical sterilization equipment
• Completes FMLA documentation for review by RN's and MD's
• Completes assigned goals
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• Minimum of one year experience working in a clinical setting
• Experience working in a general surgery clinical practice
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties

Education and Licensure

• High School Diploma
• CMA Certification from an accredited certification body (or certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire date)
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire