Medical Assistant

St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants PLLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants PLLC in Nashville, TN seeks a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join our team. Travel to satellite Gallatin clinic required. The role focuses on back-office duties with patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a physician's office, EMR experience (NextGen a plus), and the ability to work both front and back-office tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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 satellite clinic.

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.
• Order labs and imaging.
• Schedule patients and provide front-office support.
• Triage patients and apply sound clinical judgment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

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

Job Type: Full time

Job Description:

St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, one of the most respected rheumatology groups in the region, is seeking a FullTime 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 back-office duties.

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 maintaining 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
• Answering the phones and directing the calls to providers and staff

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
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Schedule:

• Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00 PM

Position Offers:

• Competitive hourly pay: $19.00 - $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