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Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician or physician extender. This role requires a thorough understanding of medical practices and procedures, as well as the ability to manage patient records and ensure confidentiality. The Medical Assistant will collaborate with the clinical care team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

+ Provide nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician or physician extender.

+ Perform triage for patient calls for urgent appointments or interventions under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Physician.

+ Provide patient health counseling, education, and instruction.

+ Support routine office procedures and collaborate with the clinical care team.

+ Maintain patient records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.

+ Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts with recent medication changes and test results.

+ Review and report lab results to the physician for further guidance.

+ Prepare patients for exams and treatments by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room, obtaining urinalysis, and taking vital signs.

+ Document all information in the EMR.

+ Conduct and document monthly chronic care management encounters for enrolled patients.

+ Execute and document orders from physicians or physician extenders under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

+ Assist with scheduling tests and treatments as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Knowledge of medical practice and care.

+ Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

+ Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.

+ Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions within the clinical setting.

+ Ability to assist in common office procedures.

+ Ability to take and enter vital signs into Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

+ Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance.

+ Ability to maintain patient records while maintaining confidentiality.

+ 2-3+ years of experience as a medical assistant.

+ Current licensure, valid in Tennessee.

+ Current BLS certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to perform and read urine test strips.

+ Ability to interpret lab results to report to physician.

+ Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.

+ Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to maintain quality control standards.

+ Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.

+ Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

+ Knowledge of basic arithmetic.

+ Basic computer skills.

Work Environment

The Medical Assistant will work Monday through Friday, from 8am to 4:30pm, handling a patient load of 30-35 patients one-on-one. The team includes a nurse, receptionist, and medical assistant. The role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, push, pull, and reach, and occasionally bend, sit, stoop, and stretch.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.