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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.

+ Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.

+ Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, 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.

+ Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

+ May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.

+ Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.

+ Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.

+ Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

+ Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

+ Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).

+ Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

+ Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Job Requirements

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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Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), a member of CommonSpirit Health, is a leading provider of comprehensive office management services for Memorial Health Partners and affiliated physicians in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Our award-winning, faith-based organization is dedicated to supporting the delivery of exceptional healthcare in the region. We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence by organizations like U.S. News & World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are honored to be your trusted ally in health, dedicated to serving our community with compassion and excellence.

Pay Range

$18.96 - $26.78 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.