Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & Mentorship

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic setting under the direction of a provider. You will maintain a clean, safe environment and assist with patient information and education.

You will perform clerical tasks, collect vital signs, assist with exams, prepare rooms, administer medications when directed, and support documentation in the EMR. A High School diploma is required, with 3–5 years of MA experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant
• Required - Medical Assistant or similar 3-5 years
• Required - HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association
• Required - NCCT Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing
• Preferred - AMT Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists
• Preferred - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association
• Preferred - Nationally Certified Medical Assistant - National Association of Health Professionals
• Preferred - AAMA Certified Medical Assistant - The American Association of Medical Assistants
• Preferred - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association

Aufgaben

• Proactively assists patients throughout the visit as needed, accompanies patients to the exam/procedure room.
• 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.
• Collects and records patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepares orders, sorts, stores, and restocks supplies for exam/procedure room.
• Provides patient education and instructions under the authorization of the supervising physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

EMR navigation

Motivational interviewing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR software

Jobbeschreibung

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic setting under the direction of a provider. You will maintain a clean, safe environment and assist with patient information and education.

You will perform clerical tasks, collect vital signs, assist with exams, prepare rooms, administer medications when directed, and support documentation in the EMR. A High School diploma is required, with 3–5 years of MA experience preferred.