Medical Assistant

Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illnesses while advancing the field of neuroscience.

Medical Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist physicians and nurses in the examination and treatment of patients. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Our employees are our best asset, and that is why we offer an excellent benefit package for full-time employees. We want you to have the resources you need to take care of your family, grow your career, and invest in your future. We offer Medical, Dental and Vision options through BCBS of TN, a Health Savings Plan (HSA) with a dollar-for-dollar company match, company paid life and disability insurance, and a 401K with a 3% match and 10% profit sharing contribution. Not to mention Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues based on hours worked per week and holidays are paid in addition to PTO.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares rooms, equipment and supplies for examination of patients; cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), and records information in patient chart; reports abnormal values to nurse and/or provider
• Assists physician with instruments and materials during examinations
• Performs staple and suture removal and wound care using aseptic technique
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient, and provides compassionate care
• Helps coordinate patient referrals by scheduling outside appointments, tests and procedures
• Completes time-sensitive precertifications for tests and procedures
• Accurately keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records
• Works collaboratively with nurse to facilitate efficient clinic workflow and to ensure quality patient care and physician satisfaction
• Complies with HIPAA and OSHA requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) designation
• BLS certification

Preferred:

• One (1) year experience in an outpatient/clinic environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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