Pediatric Medical Assistant: Impactful Patient Care

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic setting under physician supervision. You will gather patient data, assist with exams, perform EKGs, venipuncture, and administer medications as directed, while handling front-desk tasks and ensuring infection control.

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent; certifications such as HEARTSAVER and NCCT are expected.

Qualifications

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant
• Required - HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association
• Required - NCCT Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing
• Preferred - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association
• Preferred - Nationally Certified Medical Assistant - National Association of Health Professionals
• Preferred - AMT Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists
• Preferred - AAMA Certified Medical Assistant - The American Association of Medical Assistants

Responsibilities

• Proactively assists patients throughout the visit as needed, accompanies patients to the exam/procedure room.
• Performs clerical activities related to patient care such as scheduling appointments and Diagnostic Imaging exams, lab call backs, prior authorizations, retrieving medical histories, filling out patient paperwork and forms and answering and returning phone calls.
• Collects and records patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.
• May assist with physical examination preparations.
• Performs EKGs, removes sutures/ staples, and changes sterile and non-sterile dressings as directed.
• Effectively collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis utilizing non-invasive techniques.
• Perform skin tests and venipuncture of skin for purpose of withdrawing blood.
• Administers medication and immunizations under the direction of the physician or advanced practice provider.
• May authorize prescription refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency.
• Prepares and cleans exam/procedure rooms and supplies to maintain infection control.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR navigation

Motivational interviewing

Teach back method

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a clinic setting under physician supervision. You will gather patient data, assist with exams, perform EKGs, venipuncture, and administer medications as directed, while handling front-desk tasks and ensuring infection control.

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent; certifications such as HEARTSAVER and NCCT are expected.