MA or LPN, Dr. Sharon Wright, MDVIP, Internal Medicine, Westgate - Cool Springs - Heritage Medical Associates

This position performs routine clerical, administrative, and clinical duties within the scope allowed for TN state law. This position m...Job Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Possess a Degree, Diploma or Certificate of Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant training program (or accredited nursing program) or have a minimum of 1-year prior experience functioning as a Medical Assistant in a clinic/hospital setting, or completion of Medical Assistant type training in the armed services.

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

If working as a float will need Valid TN Driver’s License and Proof of Valid Automotive Insurance

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day

Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting

Must be able to lift at least 25lbs

Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair

Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table

Must be able to push patient in wheelchair

Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling

Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action

Ability to delineate between numeric numbers

Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.