Certified Medical Assistant

Mountain Management Services • Chattanooga, TN

10d • $19 - $27

About The Position

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Beacon Children's Diagnostic Center, you will support the care team through direct patient care and coordination. You will assist with screenings and clinical procedures, provide health education, manage administrative tasks, and use technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will help patients feel at ease by explaining instructions and addressing their concerns. Success in this role requires clinical knowledge, technological fluency, compassion, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• May require specialized training, such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician.
• One of the following credentials upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant AAMA; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Certified Medical Assistant NHA; National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT; National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP; Registered Medical Assistant AMT; Registered Medical Assistant; or Cert Med Asst - MMCI.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course or exam.
• Two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Electronic health record experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
• Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, and weight, as well as drug allergies, current medications, and the presenting problem.
• May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines orally, by injection, topically, rectally, ophthalmically, and/or by inhalation.
• Collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide health education, and manage administrative tasks.
• Explain instructions to patients and address their concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED