Medical Assistant - Memphis, TN

VetJobs; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Premise Health seeks a Full Time Medical Assistant at St. Jude's in Memphis, TN. The role involves interviewing patients, taking vital signs, maintaining health records, preparing rooms, and performing clinical tasks including injections, labs, and EKGs under state regulations.

A HS diploma or GED is required, plus national medical assisting certification and hands-on BLS training. Flexible second-shift options with about 32 or 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have national certification in medical assisting from Premise Health approved organization or approved diploma with externship.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (AHA/ARC or equivalent) with hands-on training is required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Maintain patient health records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare treatment rooms, clean and sterilize instruments.
• Administer medications, perform labs, operate EKGs as allowed.
• Handle front desk tasks, scheduling, follow-ups, and supply orders.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Patient record maintenance

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles.

Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare.

We are seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant, to work at the St. Jude's, powered by Premise Health, located in Memphis, TN.

Enjoy a true work-life-friendly schedulewith flexible second-shift options, including approximately 12 PM–8 PM or 1 PM–9 PM, and the choice of 32 or 40 hours per week.

What You’ll Do

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
• Prepares treatment rooms, cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Medication administration including injections, performs laboratory tests, operates EKGs and other diagnostic equipment as permitted by state regulations
• Performs administrative tasks, assists at the front desk, schedules appointments, makes follow-up calls, and orders medical supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

What You’ll Bring

• National certification in Medical Assisting from a Premise Health approved organization OR Certificate/Diploma and Transcripts from an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands on externship completed and passed- total online courses are not accepted
• Current certification with hands on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required

Location

City: Memphis

State: Tennessee

Job Category

Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants

Job Code

Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor

Premise Health