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.
Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the area's top companies, is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee Department of Health (TN DOH) located in Monterey, TN. This is an on-site position working from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday for a total of 37.5 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.
Medical Assistant Job Requirements:
Perform direct clinical care under the supervision of licensed nurses, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and/or Physicians (MDs) utilizing current laboratory policies and procedures and nursing guidelines. Explain and perform laboratory procedures such as venipuncture and capillary sticks, perform vital signs, growth measures, vision and hearing examinations, and assist higher level provider during patient exams. Accurately document in the electronic health record reason for visit, vital signs, health history, and all laboratory procedures. Perform quality control measures and maintain records as required; perform quality controls on all point of care laboratory tests, monitor temperature and humidity of medication room, monitor temperature of vaccine refrigerator and freezer, and collect, code, handle, and ship specimens. Participate as a contributing member of the clinical care team and county health department to accomplish operational goals of the strategic plan. Provide excellent patient care and promote primary prevention. Contribute to a culture of safety by following guidelines of the electronic health record, bloodborne pathogen standards, infection control, and laboratory guidelines. Maintain, clean, organize, and rotate stock in clinic area, and report errors. Education & Experience Requirements for Medical Assistant position: Graduation from a medical assistant program and successful completion of Certified Medical Assistant Exam or Registered Medical Assistant Exam. Qualifying experience in assisting individuals with their personal, habilitative, rehabilitative or medical needs; medical records keeping; medical laboratory work; and/or office clerical work may substitute for the required education AND successful completion of Certified Medical Assistant Exam or Registered Medical Assistant Exam. Currently registered as a medical assistant or currently certified as a medical assistant.
Benefits Include:
Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages Major Medical Insurance Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Interested Here is how to apply: Click on "Apply Now" and complete the process. This job closes on 9/18/26 (or when the position is filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date. Quality Staffing, Inc. and our subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. #QMR
