Compassionate Medical Assistant Elevating Patient Care

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy practice under provider supervision. You will engage with patients, perform clinical tasks, and contribute to a compassionate, team-based environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, collecting vitals, performing EKGs, phlebotomy support, admin duties, and patient education while upholding safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Technical Degree or Diploma as Medical Assistant.
• 3-5 years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Certification: HEARTSAVER, NCCT CMA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assists patients throughout the visit, accompanies to exam/procedure room.
• Performs clerical activities related to patient care: scheduling, imaging exams, lab call backs, prior authorizations, patient histories, paperwork, calls.
• Collects and records patient data: height/weight/temp/pulse/resps and presenting/previous conditions.
• May assist with physical examination preparations.
• Performs EKGs, removes sutures/staples, and changes dressings.
• Collects and prepares specimens for lab analysis and assists with procedures.
• Administers medication and immunizations under physician direction.
• May authorize prescription refills and provide info to pharmacies.
• Administers first aid or CPR in emergencies.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms, maintains infection control, restocks supplies.
• Provides patient education and instructions under supervising physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR navigation

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy practice under provider supervision. You will engage with patients, perform clinical tasks, and contribute to a compassionate, team-based environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, collecting vitals, performing EKGs, phlebotomy support, admin duties, and patient education while upholding safety and infection control standards.