CMA | FT | Days | Peds | Bartlett

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

2d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Provides care in a medical practice office or clinic under the direction of a provider. Maintains a clean and safe environment, provide patient care and provide patients with information. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Provides care in a medical practice office or clinic under the direction of a provider. Maintains a clean and safe environment, provide patient care and provide patients with information. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Technical Degree or Diploma Medical Assistant
• Completion of accredited program 1-3 years Medical Assistant or similar
• HEART SAVER - American Heart Association
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with patients, patient families and physicians in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects to maintain workflow as a medical assistant.
• Ability to begin the patient visit with eye contact, smile and greeting, while using the patient’s name.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Successful completion of assigned training and development programs for the role within the mandated time frame.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills.
• Learning, practicing, and validating motivational interviewing and teach back method techniques.
• Ability to act quickly in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with an EMR system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively fulfills patient care responsibilities as requested by physician or other clinicians in the physician office.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up exam room, instruments, and other equipment.
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees