Patient-Focused Medical Assistant (Non-Certified) - Day Shift

Paycom; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Medical Assistant, Non-Certified in Memphis, TN to support providers and the care team in delivering high-quality patient care.

The role involves assisting with examinations, collecting patient information, handling specimens and basic lab tasks, preparing rooms, operating ECG and other equipment, and performing front-desk duties as needed. Prior MA program completion and at least 1 year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician and other providers to examine and treat patients, including handing instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures. May give medications or immunizations, administer basic healthcare or medical treatment, change dressings on wounds, dressings, or splints.
• Obtains, identifies and records patients' medical history, vital statistics, prevention data, medications, chief complaints and other pertinent information; observes, records and reports pertinent patient symptoms, reactions, condition changes or information such as test results in medical records.
• Collects, prepares and transports blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, logs specimens and prepares for testing. Performs basic laboratory test, disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes instruments. Performs phlebotomy functions, venipuncture and skin puncture procedures as requested or required by provider.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat, clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies. Maintains instruments and prepares sterilization as required.
• Operates electrocardiogram (EKG) or other medical equipment to administer routine diagnostic test.
• Prepares patient for visit, keeps them updated on the status of their appointment and assists with rescheduling or scheduling follow-up appointments. Instructs patient as to general clinic policies, patients' rights and responsibilities as needed. Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets or physician's instructions.
• Performs clerical duties in support of patient services to include but not limited to front desk support, patient registration and check-out, answering phones, filing/assembling charts completing tab sets, computer data entry, transcribing orders and ordering test.

Education

Medical Assistant Program completion

Job description

Paycom is seeking a Medical Assistant, Non-Certified in Memphis, TN to support providers and the care team in delivering high-quality patient care.

The role involves assisting with examinations, collecting patient information, handling specimens and basic lab tasks, preparing rooms, operating ECG and other equipment, and performing front-desk duties as needed. Prior MA program completion and at least 1 year of experience are required.