Medical Assistant, Float

The Surgical Clinic

. Assist physician in clinical office setting to ensure patient care .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care support, including triaging, obtaining vital signs, and managing electronic health records. Skilled in maintaining compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards while providing effective communication and education to patients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current LPN Or Medical Assistant LicenseEHR Charting ExperienceQuality OSHA ControlsHIPAA ComplianceSterile Technique Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs InterpretationLab Specimen CollectionPatient TriageMedication KnowledgeSurgical Equipment Understanding

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPatient EducationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

EClinicalWorksMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

LPN LicenseMedical Assistant License

Industry Keywords

Patient CareOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceSurgical ProceduresElectronic Health Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist physician in clinical office setting to ensure patient care
Triage patients and provide assistance during in office procedures
Obtain and interpret vital signs, including escalation of abnormal findings
Collect, label, and document lab specimens
Obtain documents from various EHR systems for results and reports
Schedule imaging, surgeries, labs, and other interventions
Obtain prior authorizations for tests and surgeries
Send referrals and communicate with community partners
Communicate with patients’ care teams regarding new orders
Triage patient phone calls and accurately communicate provider instructions
Provide patient education for tests, pre/post-surgical care, medications, and other concerns
Contact patients regarding test results
Contact pharmacies regarding medication orders or changes
Document all patient care in the EHR
Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies
Keep patient rooms and nurse station clean
Sterilize instruments
Travel between assigned clinic locations as needed due to location changes
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current LPN or current Medical Assistant License is preferred
Maintain Quality OSHA Controls and HIPAA compliance
Experience in charting into an electronic health record (eClinicalWorks experience is preferred)
Experience in Microsoft programs (Outlook and Word)
Ability to quickly learn common medications used in practice (name, action, and side effects)
Ability to learn common surgeries and recognize/triage the complications associated with them
General understanding of sterile technique, surgical equipment, and human anatomy
Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time
Lifting objects, possibly weights more than 30 pounds
Bending, reaching, and twisting
Ability to assist and support patients in transfer from exam rooms, out of wheelchairs, onto exam tables, during the exam process, etc.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus as needed