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 is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on back-office duties with travel to a satellite clinic and front-office support as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Medical Assistant experience, EMR proficiency (NextGen preferred), and strong communication skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office
• Experience with EMR systems required; NextGen experience is a plus
• Ability to work in both front-office and back-office roles
• Patient-centered approach with focus on customer service
• Must be able to travel to satellite clinic
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, including vital signs, BP, and medical history
• Room patients and maintain exam rooms
• Enter medications into the system and assist in prescribing
• Order labs and imaging
• Schedule patients and provide front-office support
• Triage patients and apply clinical judgment
• Answer phones and direct calls to providers and staff

Skills

EMR experience

NextGen experience

Front-office & back-office

Patient-centered care

Travel to satellite clinic

Strong communication

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

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

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