Certified Medical Assistant

**Job Title: Medical Assistant** **Location:** Nashville, TN (with travel to satellite clinic once a week) **Job Type:** Full time **Job Description:** St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, one of the most respected rheumatology groups in the region, is seeking a **Full Time Medical Assistant** to join our team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a caring and dedicated team in a reputable practice. As a Medical Assistant, you'll be responsible for **back\-office** duties. The ideal candidate will be someone who puts patient care first, has a strong work ethic, and thrives in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment. ***Key Responsibilities:*** * Assist with patient intake, including taking vital signs, blood pressure, and medical history * Room patients and maintaining exam rooms * Enter medications into the system and assist in medication prescribing * Ordering labs and imaging * Schedule patients efficiently and provide front\-office support * Triage patients and apply sound clinical judgment at all times * Answering the phones and directing the calls to providers and staff ***Requirements:*** **\-\-Minimum 2 years of experience** as a Medical Assistant in a physician’s office **\-\-Experience with electronic medical records** (EMR) is required; **Nextgen** experience is a plus \-\-Ability to work in both **front\-office and back\-office roles** ; prior experience in both is preferred **\-\-Patient\-centered approach** : Must always prioritize patient care and customer service **\-\-Ability to travel to our satellite clinic** **\-\-Strong communication and organizational skills** **Schedule:** * (Office hours are: Monday \- Friday, 7:30 AM \- 4:00 PM) **Position Offers:** * Competitive hourly pay: **$19\.00 \- $22\.00 per hour** * **Outstanding opportunity** to work with one of the best\-known rheumatology groups in the region * St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants has been serving middle Tennessee and the surrounding areas for over 15 years, offering a work environment where professionalism and experience are both appreciated and rewarded .