Certified Medical Assistant Float- PRN

ACCESS MEDICAL CLINIC•Clinton, TN

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) prepares charts and notes before patient arrivals, provides routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and helps track tests and laboratory reporting to ensure results arrive on time and patients are informed about their condition and care. The role also includes managing medical supply inventory, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed. The CMA supports patient visits and clinical procedures, performs phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, records patient information and vital signs, administers medications and vaccinations, and provides health education and wellness support. The position also handles patient communications, test-result notifications, referrals and prior authorizations, registration, prescription calls, laboratory tracking, and other basic medical office duties. The CMA uses EMR software, maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, participates in clinic outreach events, and supports new clinical and operational initiatives. This is a non-exempt PRN position requiring regular travel within the assigned region. The role involves continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting; lifting and carrying items of specified weights; operating necessary equipment; and exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and biological hazards. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and able to maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
BLS certification upon hire and maintained as current during employment.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Ability to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Ability to travel regularly within the assigned region.
Valid driver's license.
Acceptable driving record, subject to motor vehicle record check.
Must maintain required auto insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 20 pounds over the head.
Ability to carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance and push or pull with 30 pounds of force.
Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA), highly preferred and required to remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Medical office experience.
EMR experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for patient visits by pulling charts and notes and setting up medical equipment.
Monitor and record vital signs and medical history, including surgical and family history.
Perform phlebotomy procedures and point-of-care testing.
Assist with minor clinical procedures and provide basic medical care alongside nurses and providers.
Administer medications and vaccinations.
Treat and assist patients with illnesses or injuries and gauge their overall state of health.
Provide health education to patients and families and promote patient wellness.
Clean instruments and equipment after use.
Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying patient visit needs.
Handle referrals and prior authorizations.
Notify patients of test results and track laboratory results.
Perform registration duties as needed, including verifying insurance, updating demographics, and scheduling appointments.
Call in prescriptions and handle basic medical office duties.
Use EMR software to provide medical administrative support.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information.
Participate in clinic outreach events supporting enrollment initiatives.
Embrace and support new clinical or operational initiatives.
Manage medical supply inventory and set up machines and testing equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.