Urology Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

CommonSpirit Medical Group (Mountain Management Services) provides office management services and supports affiliated physicians in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. The organization is a faith-based healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community with compassion and excellence.

As a Certified Medical Assistant at CommonSpirit Medical Group - Urology - Holtzclaw, you will provide advanced clinical support to improve patient care and physician efficiency. The role includes managing clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), performing ancillary healthcare services, and carrying out physician instructions to support precise and efficient patient visits. The position calls for clinical proficiency, attention to detail, comfort with electronic health records, and a proactive approach to supporting quality care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course.
• AAMA Certified Medical Assistant credential upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days.
• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current, valid state-agency Medication Aide certification if applicable.
• May require specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT) training.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Electronic health record experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct patient care services, including admission interviews, accurate documentation, and timely patient flow.
• Accompany the physician into the exam room and document all aspects of care in the EMR as directed, including the chief complaint, history of presenting illness, physical exam, and patient plan.
• Schedule tests, treatments, and hospital admissions, and provide patient instructions while following insurance protocols such as pre-certification, referrals, and chart documentation.
• Provide patient and family education, under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider, about healthcare management, disease processes, treatment, tests, medication, and follow-up.
• Maintain and update patient education materials and consent forms.
• Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for care encounters.
• Prepare and obtain patient medical records and other information or documentation pertinent to the patient encounter.

What This Job Offers

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