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Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Health · Employer

Family Medicine Memphis, TN Full-time Clinic
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Saint Francis Medical Partners, a multi-specialty physician practice group in Memphis, Tennessee, is recruiting a Medical Assistant to join its clinical team in a direct patient-care role within a physician office setting. This position offers hands-on clinical scope — including injections, venipuncture, and CLIA-waived lab testing — alongside a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. The practice is committed to patient-centered care and positions its MAs as integral members of the care delivery team.

Perks and Benefits

  • $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Continuing education and career development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance

Practice Highlights

  • Multi-specialty physician practice group serving a broad patient population across the Memphis metro area
  • Direct clinical role working under physician direction — not a purely administrative position
  • Clinical scope includes vital signs, patient history intake, visual acuity assessment, chief complaint documentation, and physical and mental status assessment
  • Administers oral medications and performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
  • Performs venipuncture and both CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing
  • Prepares equipment and assists physicians during medical treatments, exams, and procedures
  • Coordinates specialized consultations, referral scheduling, and insurance pre-certification for ordered surgeries and tests
  • Supports front-desk functions including phone management, appointment scheduling, and patient checkout with referral processing
  • Responsible for exam room stocking, instrument sterilization and storage, supply inventory, and PPE compliance
  • Occasional local travel to support other clinic locations within the network

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience accepted in lieu of formal education
  • Medical Assistant certification preferred (required in select markets); CMA, RMA, or equivalent credential accepted
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Minimum one year of experience working in a physician office setting
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally to support other clinic locations as needed

About the Community

Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a cost of living well below the national average alongside a rich cultural identity rooted in music, food, and history. The city is home to a nationally recognized medical corridor, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and in the surrounding Mid-South region. Professionals relocating to Memphis consistently cite affordability, community character, and a genuine sense of place as reasons they stay.