Medical Assistant - FT/PRN

Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Retirement savings plans

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

and MORE!

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care in Franklin, TN is seeking experienced Medical Assistants to join our team. The role includes clinical care in urgent care, occupational health and workers’ compensation settings, with responsibilities like recording histories, vital signs, and preparing patients for provider evaluation.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and BLS certification; CMA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred depending on role.
• BLS Certification required; CMA certification preferred.
• Experience performing X-Rays desirable for the position.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and communicate next steps and wait times clearly.
• Document vital signs, histories, medications, allergies and other data.
• Assist with patient transfers, procedures, and lab work under supervision.
• Prepare and shoot X-Rays with attention to safety and positioning.
• Maintain infection control, safety and patient confidentiality standards.
• Perform phlebotomy and injections as trained and directed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

X-ray handling

Vital signs documentation

Infection control

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

X-Ray experience

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is looking for experienced Medical Assistants to join our team in the Franklin, TN.

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

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.