Medical Assistant: Compassionate Clinic Support

7700 Lebonheur Pediatrics; Whitehaven (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic under a provider's direction. You will maintain a clean, safe environment and support front desk and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting patients during visits, scheduling, collecting vitals, performing EKGs, venipuncture, immunizations, and preparing rooms; strong communication and teamwork are essential; EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant experience 1–3 years required.
• EMR proficiency preferred; basic computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assists patients during visits and accompanies to exam/procedure rooms.
• Schedules appointments, lab calls, prior authorizations, and retrieves medical histories.
• Collects vitals (height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and records medical history.
• Prepare exam/procedure rooms, assist with procedures, perform EKGs, remove sutures/staples, and manage dressings.
• Administers medications/immunizations under physician direction and processes prescription information.
• Maintain infection control and stock supplies; provide patient education as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient relations

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant degree/diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic under a provider's direction. You will maintain a clean, safe environment and support front desk and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting patients during visits, scheduling, collecting vitals, performing EKGs, venipuncture, immunizations, and preparing rooms; strong communication and teamwork are essential; EMR experience is preferred.