Medical Assistant-Certified - Surgical Oncology Clinic

Paycom; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Memphis, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering high-quality patient care. You will assist with examinations, administer basic treatments, record histories and vital signs, and help with procedures such as injections or sutures.

The role requires completion of an approved Medical Assistant program and current CPR certification, plus at least one year of experience. You will handle front desk tasks, data entry, specimen handling, and patient education while

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and other providers to examine and treat patients, including handing instruments or material or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
• Obtain, identify and record patients' history, vital signs, medications and chief complaints; document in medical records.
• Collect, prepare and transport lab specimens; perform basic lab tests and sterilize instruments.
• Perform phlebotomy functions (venipuncture/skin puncture) as required.
• Prepare treatment rooms, maintain cleanliness and stock supplies; sterilize instruments.
• Operate EKG or other equipment for routine diagnostic testing.
• Schedule and reschedule patient visits; inform patients of policy and procedures.
• Front desk duties: registration, check-out, phones, chart assembly, data entry and order transcription.
• Communicate treatment procedures and instructions to patients.

Education

Medical Assistant program

AAMA Certified Medical Assistant

AMT Registered Medical Assistant

CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

NCCT Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

NAHP Certified Medical Assistant

CCAMA MedCA Certifications

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Responsible for assisting providers and other members of the health care team in providing high quality patient care.What you will doAssist physician and other providers to examine and treat patients, including handing instruments or material or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures. May give medications or immunizations, administer basic healthcare or medical treatment, change dressings on wounds, and apply bandages, dressings, or splints.Obtains, identifies and records patients' medical history, vital statistics, prevention data, medications, chief complaints and other pertinent information; observes, records and reports pertinent patient symptoms, reactions, condition changes or information such as test results in medical records.Collects, prepares and transports blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, logs specimens and prepares for testing. Performs basic laboratory test, disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes instruments. Performs phlebotomy functions, venipuncture and skin puncture procedures as requested or required by provider.Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat, clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies. Maintains instruments and prepares sterilization as required.Operates electrocardiogram (EKG) or other medical equipment to administer routine diagnostic test.Prepares patient for visit, keeps them updated on the status of their appointment and assist with rescheduling or scheduling follow-up appointments. Instructs patient as to general clinic policies, patients' rights and responsibilities as needed. Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets or physician's instructions.Performs clerical duties in support of patient services to include but not limited to front desk support, patient registration and check-out, answering phones, filing/assembling charts completing tab sets, computer data entry, transcribing orders and ordering test.QualificationsSuccessful completion of an approved Medical Assistant program. RequiredCurrent documentation of a national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) or for CCAMA through MedCA Certifications. Upon Hire Required andMust also have current CPR certification. Upon Hire RequiredMinimum 1 year experience One (1) consecutive year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant PreferredPhysical DemandsStanding - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyRegional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.