Certified Medical Assistant Lead

2 weeks ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Catholic Health Initiatives Full time
Overview

CHI Memorial Urology Associates Glenwood is part of CHI Memorial Medical Group, a Management Service Organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive office management services for Memorial Health Partners and private practice physicians. We are a regional referral center of choice, providing healthcare throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

We prioritize employee well-being, offering benefits that complement work-life balance.

Benefits
  • Free membership to our Care@Work program for child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Matching Retirement Programs
  • Wellness Program
Responsibilities

Under the direction of the healthcare provider, the Medical Assistant is responsible for delivering patient care that promotes safety and well-being. This includes performing preliminary physical tests, such as measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse, and respirations, and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing general patient care by following established standards and procedures
  • Greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider
  • Obtaining and recording vital signs, including 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
  • Administering ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration
  • May perform routine tests, including EKGs
  • Scheduling patients for diagnostic testing and following up to ensure completion of testing
  • Communicating with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the physician
  • Preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments and maintaining equipment; keeping patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly; disposing of contaminated items according to protocol
  • Documenting patient plans of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider
  • Escalating non-routine issues, questions, and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s)
  • Ensuring safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required
  • Providing for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights
  • Performing other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead, or as requested by healthcare provider(s)
Qualifications

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

  • Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable
  • Active American Heart Association BLS within 30 days of hire date

Experience:

  • 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred
  • Electronic health record experience preferred


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