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

Erlanger Health System • 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. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in physician practice. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The individual must be able to 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. The individual must be able to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, or discussed verbally or written.

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.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy skills
• Medical background
• 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.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in physician practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• 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