Medical Assistant

Urgent Team
Springfield, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2024 CLOSED ON 7/28/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Urgent Team?

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Medical Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team in Springfield, TN. FT and PRN opportunities are available!

About Ascesnion Saint Thomas Urgent Care

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, with 18 locations in Tennessee, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 85 locations under seven brands.

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care’s convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, all Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for greeting patients, activating patient files and providing support to patients and medical staff.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
  • Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
  • Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/hazardous situations
  • Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency
  • Assist front desk personnel with patient check in/out procedures when necessary
  • Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
  • Assists with patient transfers
  • Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider
  • Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Medical Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience
  • BLS Certification required

Benefits Include

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • and MORE!

Prn Benefits Include

  • 401K plan with company contribution
  • No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

Employment Type: Full Time

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