Medical Assistant II | FT Days | No Weekends/Holidays |East Market Float Pool Job

Methodist Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider in Memphis as a Medical Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in patient care within a dynamic medical practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. You'll be responsible for mentoring junior staff, fulfilling clinical duties, and utilizing your communication and computer skills to enhance patient interactions. If you're passionate about healthcare and dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical facility as a Medical Assistant.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and maintain a clean environment in the clinic.
• Mentor Level I Medical Assistants and assist in clinical responsibilities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Emergency Response

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 249046

Summary

Provides care in a medical practice office or clinic under the direction of a provider. Maintains a clean and safe environment, provides patient care, and provides patients with information. Provides mentoring for Level I Medical Assistants in the same physician office. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

REQUIRED:

Minimum 2 years of experience working in a medical facility as a Medical Assistant or other similar health care experience.

Current certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• National Health Career Association (NHA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
• American Medical Technologist (AMT)

Effective June 1, 2018: New Hires and Transfers are required to have current AHA "Heartsaver" Certification.

PREFERRED:

Two years’ experience working in an MLH facility

BLS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with patients, patient families, and physicians in a tactful and professional manner.
• Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments and skills checklist for Level 2; demonstrates proficiency in all measured areas.
• Ability to begin the patient visit with eye contact, smile, and greeting, while using the patient’s name.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Successful completion of assigned training and development programs for the role within the mandated time frame.
• Performs computer skills demonstrated by successful navigation of the EMR with appropriate documentation. Demonstrates ability to review computer reports following evidenced based guidelines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in motivational interviewing and teach back method techniques.
• Ability to act quickly in emergency situations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Proactively fulfills patient care responsibilities as requested by physician or other clinicians in the physician office.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up exam room, instruments, and other equipment.
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities as required.

Physical Requirements

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.

About the Company

Methodist University Hospital is a hospital located in Memphis, Tennessee which is a part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.