Medical Assistant for Memphis Surgical Associates

ST Francis Physician Network • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant position at Memphis Surgical Associates is a non-exempt role responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician. The role involves assisting medical providers, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and ensuring compliance with the practice's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED with completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred and CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a physician office or three years' experience in lieu of accredited MA program.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practice's charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures.
• Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
• Performs venipunctures, CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors, including cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments.
• Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule and takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians.
• Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician.
• Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately.
• Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process.
• Assists in other functions of the physician practice as needed.

Benefits

• $1000 Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED