Clinical Medical Assistant - Health Centers (Pediatrics) - Full-Time

Erlanger • Chattanooga, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

A certified healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Requirements

• High School diploma/equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited (or in process of accreditation within 2 years) Medical Assistant Program or completion of a governed Medical Assistant program or completed equivalent military training.
• One year of Clinical Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years.
• Medical background.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy skills
• Current CPR

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or indirect care of patients under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Coordinate care for patients.
• Support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.
• Manage the practices' patient population.
• Participate in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
• Provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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