Medical Assistant (MA)

Conifer Health Solutions • Bartlett, TN

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists a physician with the daily operations of the physician’s office, maintaining efficient patient flow and supporting patient care—including exams, procedures, and patient education—under the direction and supervision of a physician. The role performs triage, monitors and records patient vital signs, performs EKGs and phlebotomy as applicable, and ensures medical documentation of office visits. The Medical Assistant may assist the office and scheduling coordinator in their absence, if necessary. Contacts with patients, the public, physicians, and other personnel must be friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of completing the program.
• Medical Assistant certification through one of the following: National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT) as a Registered Medical Assistant, National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or Healthcare Professional Registry of the US (HPRUS). The employer will allow 90 days to obtain certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of the diploma.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician with the daily operations of the physician’s office.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and assist with patient care, including exams, procedures, and patient education, under a physician’s direction and supervision.
• Perform triage and monitor and record visiting patients’ vital signs.
• Perform EKGs and phlebotomy, as applicable.
• Ensure medical documentation of office visits.
• Assist the office and scheduling coordinator in their absence, if necessary.
• Communicate with patients, the public, physicians, and other personnel in a friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate manner.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires only.

What This Job Offers

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