Medical Assistant: Patient Care Champion in Clinic

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic setting under provider direction. The role includes rooming patients, performing clinical and clerical tasks, and supporting diagnostic processes.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent; a Technical Medical Assistant degree is preferred. Experience with EMR systems and strong communication skills are valued for effective patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assists patients throughout visits and accompanies to exam rooms.
• Performs clerical tasks related to patient care, including scheduling, lab callbacks, and prior authorizations.
• Collects and records patient data (height, weight, vitals) and medical history.
• May assist with physical exam preparations and specimen collection.
• Administers medications and immunizations under supervision.
• May authorize prescription refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Maintains infection control and cleans exam/procedure rooms between visits.
• Prepares orders and restocks supplies for exam rooms.
• Provides patient education under physician supervision.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Patient interaction

Motivational interviewing

Emergency response

EMR experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic setting under provider direction. The role includes rooming patients, performing clinical and clerical tasks, and supporting diagnostic processes.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent; a Technical Medical Assistant degree is preferred. Experience with EMR systems and strong communication skills are valued for effective patient interactions.