Certified Medical Assistant Nashville Advanced Heart Failure

Ascension • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant position at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN, is a full-time role within the Cardio Services Advanced Heart Failure department. The position requires working on-site during the day shift, totaling 40 hours per week. The role involves assisting with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider, performing clinical duties, and managing clerical tasks to support the healthcare team.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
• Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
• Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED