Medical Assistant I – Carthage Family Wellness Position Available In Sumner, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Medical Assistant I position at Carthage Family Wellness involves performing routine clinical and administrative duties under physician or nurse supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatments, diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, monitoring patient condition changes, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The role also includes administrative tasks like filing, reception, scheduling, and data entry. Ideal candidates have critical thinking skills, BLS certification, and must be registered or certified as a Medical Assistant. The employer is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in candidates.
Job Description
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
Reports to:
Office Manager I or II per clinic structure
FLSA:
Non-exempt Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments. Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given. Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas. Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
- Required Graduate of a Program in Discipline (Medical Assistant)
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Preferred Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Computer skills required. BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
- Required within 90 days of hire, if not current upon hire.
Licensure:
Must be registered or certified as Medical Assistant. New Hires or new position transfers that are not registered or certified upon start in position have 6 months from start date in position to obtain.
Minimum Work Experience:
2 years Medical Office Experience Preferred Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
