Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the guidance of a provider. You will help patients, collect vital signs, and assist with procedures in a clinic setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred Technical Medical Assistant credentials. You will work in a busy clinical environment, maintain infection control, and support patient education and scheduling tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong patient care and clinical interaction skills.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in navigating EMR systems and documenting appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assist patients throughout visits and accompany to exam rooms.
• Perform clerical tasks related to patient care (scheduling, lab callbacks, prior authorizations, charting).
• Collect vital signs and patient data and document medical history and exams.
• Administer medications and immunizations under supervision.
• May assist with exam preparation and basic wound care as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under the guidance of a provider. You will help patients, collect vital signs, and assist with procedures in a clinic setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred Technical Medical Assistant credentials. You will work in a busy clinical environment, maintain infection control, and support patient education and scheduling tasks.