Medical Technical Assistant 1 (CMA)-OB/GYN (Knoxville)

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technical Assistant 1 (CMA) provides nursing support for OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners and Resident Physicians in a Graduate Medical Education outpatient setting. This position is located in Knoxville, TN.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• Six (6) months of work experience in outpatient medicine.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Knowledge of EMR systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Obstetrical and Internal Medicine is preferred.
• Experience to speak Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies and assists physicians and nurse practitioners with procedures.
• Stands in as chaperon when appropriate.
• Obtains vitals and brief health history, escorts patient to the exam room, enters quality data into electronic medical record, and administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections per orders.
• Assists with coding and billing.
• Assists with sending lab orders.
• Performs telephone triage as needed following established protocols.
• Schedules referrals to specialists as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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