Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a busy practice. You will collect patient data, prepare exam rooms, perform EKGs, administer basic treatments, and assist with procedures under physician guidance.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, precise documentation in the EMR, and teamwork with nurses, providers, and staff to ensure efficient visits and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant (1-3 years) experience is preferred.
• Licenses: HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association; NCCT Medical Assistant; other certifications may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients throughout visits and accompany to exam/procedure rooms.
• Handle clerical tasks: scheduling, imaging, lab calls, prior authorizations, patient records, phone calls.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR navigation

Motivational interviewing

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate/technical diploma

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a busy practice. You will collect patient data, prepare exam rooms, perform EKGs, administer basic treatments, and assist with procedures under physician guidance.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, precise documentation in the EMR, and teamwork with nurses, providers, and staff to ensure efficient visits and high-quality service.