Medical Assistant Murfreesboro Heart

Ascension Health Alliance; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system that has been serving the community for over 125 years. This role offers the opportunity to assist in patient care, ensuring a compassionate and personalized experience for all. As part of a faith-based, non-profit organization, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. With a commitment to community service, this position provides a fulfilling career path within a supportive team environment, promoting both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatments under provider supervision.
• Interview patients and record vital signs.
• Perform clerical duties including maintaining records and answering phones.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Duties

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Tasks

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Details

• Department: Cardiology
• Schedule: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
• Clinic: ST Heart - Murfreesboro
• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Certification prior to application

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).

• Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
• Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
  Approved credentialing bodies include, but may not be limited to: American Medical Technologists, National Healthcare Assoc, National Center for Competency Testing, National Assoc for Health Professionals and American Assoc of Medical Assistants.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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