Medical Assistant

Job Description

Join a dedicated healthcare team where you will provide nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician or physician extender. You will be responsible for assisting with routine office procedures, patient health counseling, and maintaining patient records with utmost confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician or physician extender.
• Assist in examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Utilize medical equipment and instruments safely within the clinical setting.
• Take and enter vital signs into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Identify problems and seek appropriate guidance.
• Develop and maintain clinical quality assurance.
• Perform triage for patient calls for urgent appointments or interventions under supervision.
• Provide patient health counseling, education, and instruction.
• Collaborate with the clinical care team.
• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts.
• Review and report lab results to the physician.
• Prepare patients for exams and treatments and document information in the EMR.
• Conduct and document monthly chronic care management encounters.
• Execute and document orders from physicians under supervision.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.

Essential Skills

• Medical assisting and patient care expertise.
• Ability to perform triage and handle patient calls.
• Valid CMA licensure in Tennessee.
• 2-3+ years of experience as a medical assistant.
• Current BLS certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to take vital signs and perform urine test strips.
• Interpret lab results and report to physician.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain quality control standards.
• Problem-solving abilities and recommending solutions.
• Effective communication skills orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and computer skills.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods, push, pull, reach, bend, sit, stoop, and stretch.

Work Environment

Work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, handling a patient load of 30-35 one-on-one. Collaborate with a team consisting of a nurse, receptionist, and medical assistant in a supportive and professional setting.