Senior Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Mentoring

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

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy practice in Memphis. You will assist during visits, collect patient data, and coordinate with providers to ensure efficient care.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, basic procedures, specimen collection, and patient education under physician supervision. The role requires 3–5 years of MA experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and certification such as Heartsaver and NCCT MA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Technical Degree or Diploma in Medical Assisting is preferred.
• 3-5 years of Medical Assistant or similar experience required.
• HEARTSAVER certification (American Heart Association) required.
• NCCT Medical Assistant certification required.
• AMT/DA/NAHP/CMA/NHA/AAMA/BLS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients during visits and accompanies them to the exam room.
• Performs clerical tasks: scheduling, lab calls, prior authorizations, and charting.
• Records patient data (vital signs, history) and documents in the EMR.
• May assist with physical exam preparation and wound care as directed.
• Performs EKGs, wound care, venipuncture, and specimen collection.
• Administers medications and immunizations under physician direction.
• Provides patient education and takes part in infection control and room turnover.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy practice in Memphis. You will assist during visits, collect patient data, and coordinate with providers to ensure efficient care.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, basic procedures, specimen collection, and patient education under physician supervision. The role requires 3–5 years of MA experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and certification such as Heartsaver and NCCT MA.