Medical Assistant

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement savings plans

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, based in Springfield, TN, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical care in urgent care, occupational health, and workers’ compensation settings. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, histories, vital signs, and preparing patients for provider evaluation.

Role involves X-ray procedures, phlebotomy, injections, infection control, and accurate documentation. A high school diploma and BLS are required; CMA certification is preferred; X-ray experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Experience performing X-Rays is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain next steps and wait times.
• Seek help in emergent or hazardous situations.
• Follow up on lab and x-ray results with urgency.
• Support front desk during check-in/check-out as needed.
• Document vital signs, histories, medications, and allergies.
• Assist with transfers, procedures, and lab work under supervision.
• Prepare and shoot X-Rays with proper positioning and radiation safety.
• Maintain clean exams rooms and complete visit documentation.
• Adhere to infection control and patient confidentiality standards.
• Perform phlebotomy and injections as trained.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Injections

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Job description

TN-Springfield
TN-Springfield | TN-Springfield
2006 Memorial Blvd
STE 101
Springfield, TN 37172, USA

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients in urgent care, occupational health, and workers’ compensation settings. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, x-ray testing, and preparing patients for provider evaluation by recording histories, vital signs, and documentation while recognizing acuity levels for appropriate intervention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet patients promptly and provide clear communication about next steps and wait times
• Offer solutions to patient concerns and seek help in emergent or hazardous situations
• Ensure timely follow-up for lab and x-ray results; execute follow-up calls with urgency
• Support front desk staff with check-in and check-out procedures when needed
• Accurately document vital signs, histories, medications, allergies, and other pertinent details
• Assist with patient transfers, procedures, and lab work under provider supervision
• Prepare and shoot X-Rays, ensuring proper positioning, safety, radiation protection, and shielding
• Complete all required visit documentation and maintain stocked, clean exam rooms
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, and other clinical procedures as trained and directed

WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE?

Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred
• Experience performing X-Rays is desirable

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
• Retirement savings plans
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• and MORE!

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Salary
• 401K plan with company contribution
• No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

ABOUT ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS URGENT CARE:

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, with 18 locations in Tennessee, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands.

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care’s convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, all Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.

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