Endocrinology Medical Assistant - Impactful Patient Care

7500 Methodist Medical Group; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in a physician office. The role includes assisting during visits, collecting data, and performing basic procedures under provider supervision.

Responsibilities span patient preparation, data entry in EMR, sample collection, and patient education. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this patient‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma
• Medical Assistant or similar 3-5 years experience
• Required certifications: HEARTSAVER, NCCT Medical Assistant
• Preferred certifications: AMT Registered Medical Assistant, CMA/NHA CMA
• Mandatory patient care competencies and infection control knowledge

Responsibilities

• Assist patients throughout visits and accompany to exam room
• Respond to patient needs professionally and friendly
• Perform clerical tasks: scheduling, lab calls, authorizations, medical history retrieval, forms, calls
• Record patient data: vitals, history, meds, allergies
• Assist with examinations and procedures as directed
• Perform EKGs, dressings, venipuncture and specimen collection
• Administer medications and immunizations under supervision
• Provide patient education and instructions
• Maintain infection control and clean/stock exam rooms

Skills

Communication

EMR navigation

Motivational interviewing

Teach back

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in a physician office. The role includes assisting during visits, collecting data, and performing basic procedures under provider supervision.

Responsibilities span patient preparation, data entry in EMR, sample collection, and patient education. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this patient‑centered environment.