Certified Medical Assistant

Mountain Management Services • Ringgold, GA

7d • $19 - $27

About The Position

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at CommonSpirit Medical Group - Family Medicine - Ringgold, you will support the care team through direct patient care and coordination. The role includes collaborating on screenings, assisting with clinical procedures, providing health education, and managing administrative tasks using 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 position requires clinical knowledge, technological fluency, compassion, adaptability, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a GED.
• One of the listed medical assistant 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.
• May require specialized training, such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician.

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.
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
• 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