Medical Assistant

St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants PLLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay: $22.00 per hour

Outstanding opportunity with a reputable practice

Potential for long-term career

Job summary

A respected rheumatology group in Nashville is seeking a PRN/Part-Time Medical Assistant to join its dedicated team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to provide both front-office and back-office support in a reputable practice. Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience, strong communication skills, and a patient-centered approach. Flexibility is crucial, as the role involves covering for sick or vacationing staff. Competitive hourly pay at $22.00, with potential for long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician’s office.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is required.
• Ability to work in both front-office and back-office roles.
• Must prioritize patient care and customer service.
• Ability to travel to our satellite clinic as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, including taking vital signs.
• Room patients and maintain exam rooms.
• Enter medications into the system.
• Schedule patients efficiently and provide front-office support.
• Triage patients and apply sound clinical judgment.

Skills

Patient-centered approach

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

Tools

Nextgen EMR

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Nashville, TN (with occasional travel to satellite clinic)

Job Type: Part time to Full time

Job Description:

St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, one of the most respected rheumatology groups in the region, is seeking a PRN/Part-Time Medical Assistant to join our team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a caring and dedicated team in a reputable practice. As a Medical Assistant, you'll be responsible for both front-office and back-office duties and will step in to cover shifts when our full-time staff are on vacation or out sick.

The ideal candidate will be someone who puts patient care first, has a strong work ethic, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, including taking vital signs, blood pressure, and medical history
• Room patients and maintain exam rooms
• Enter medications into the system and assist in medication prescribing
• Ordering labs and imaging
• Schedule patients efficiently and provide front-office support
• Triage patients and apply sound clinical judgment at all times
• Answer phones and direct calls to providers and staff
• May need to travel to our satellite clinic (within 1 hour of Nashville) as needed to cover shifts

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician’s office
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is required; Nextgen experience is a plus
• Ability to work in both front-office and back-office roles; prior experience in both is preferred
• Patient-centered approach: Must always prioritize patient care and customer service
• Ability to travel to our satellite clinic as needed
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Schedule

• PRN role with flexible hours based on staff needs (Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Must be available to cover shifts when full-time staff members are on vacation or sick

Position Offers

• Competitive hourly pay: $22.00 per hour
• Outstanding opportunity to work with one of the best-known rheumatology groups in the region
• St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants has been serving middle Tennessee and the surrounding areas for over 15 years, offering a work environment where professionalism and experience are both appreciated and rewarded
• Potential to start a long-term career with our team of dedicated professionals