Medical Assistant Float Pool - Impactful Patient Care

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

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinic under a provider’s supervision. You will help with exams, collect vitals, and ensure a clean, safe environment for patients.

The role involves clerical duties, specimen collection, injections and immunizations, and assisting with procedures while maintaining infection control and patient education. A strong patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant Work Experience Requirements
• Required - Medical Assistant or similar 1-3 years

Responsibilities

• Proactively assists patients throughout the visit and accompanies patients to the exam/procedure room.
• Responds to patient needs in a professional and friendly manner.
• Performs clerical activities related to patient care such as scheduling appointments and Diagnostic Imaging exams, lab call backs, prior authorizations, retrieving medical histories, filling out patient paperwork and forms and answering and returning phone calls.
• Collects and records patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.
• Records pertinent patient information, surgical history, reviews systems, past medical history, social history, medical management including but not limited to allergies, etc.
• May assist with physical examination preparations.
• Performs EKGs, removes sutures/ staples, and changes sterile and non-sterile dressings as directed.
• Effectively collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis utilizing non-invasive techniques, including urine, sputum and stool.
• Assists with undressing, cleansing and positioning patients for specific procedures.
• Perform skin tests and venipuncture of skin for purpose of withdrawing blood.
• Administers medication and immunizations under the direction of the physician or advanced practice provider.
• May authorize prescription refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies ordered and authorized by a physician or advanced practice provider.
• Administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency.
• Prepares and cleans exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Ensures instruments are cleaned and sterilized and contaminated supplies are properly disposed.
• Prepares orders, sorts, stores, and restocks supplies for exam/procedure room.
• Duties may include ordering and maintaining stock of supplies.
• Provides patient education and instructions under the authorization of the supervising physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

EMR experience

Motivational interviewing

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant experience 1-3 years

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy clinic under a provider’s supervision. You will help with exams, collect vitals, and ensure a clean, safe environment for patients.

The role involves clerical duties, specimen collection, injections and immunizations, and assisting with procedures while maintaining infection control and patient education. A strong patient-centered approach is essential.