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Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$38,280 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Full-Time Medical Assistant/Recovery Room Tech Gastro One is the largest and most experienced gastroenterology group in the Mid‑South. Our team brings decades of collective expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases. At Gastro One, patient care and comfort are at the center of everything we do. We provide personalized, compassionate care while offering patients access to leading hospitals across the region, along with the convenience of outpatient surgery clinics and advanced endoscopy centers. Medical Assistant Summary and Qualifications
- Turn over rooms
- Coordinates clinical duties as assigned by RN.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
- Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited CMA, PCT or CNA program preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- BLS required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance