Clinic Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Ooltewah, TN

5d

About The Position

As our Clinic Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures. Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider. Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration. May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.

Requirements

• High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course required

Responsibilities

• Proactively preparing patient charts
• Ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date
• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s

What This Job Offers

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