Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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) certification 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.
• Provide 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 presenting problem.
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, when required.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines orally, by injection, topically, rectally, ophthalmically, and/or by inhalation.
• Collaborate on patient 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED