Clinical Medical Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

Shults Pediatrics (Northshore), a division of Summit Medical Group, has an opening for an experienced Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) to join their passionate, authentic, and growing team of professionals.

This is a Part-Time opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations/procedures according to the provider’s preferences.
• Uses good skills in recording vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.
• Uses good clinical skills in performing appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.
• Uses good clinical skills in assisting the physician(s) with procedures, administering medications, and conducting patient education.
• Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
• Performs clerical duties necessary for the provider to see patients such as contacting patients regarding test results and/or other related reasons as directed.
• Pulls and prepares patient records for physicians to treat patients, as needed.
• If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
• Maintains stocked, neat, and clean exam rooms and common work areas daily.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures (including the corporate compliance program), and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Adheres to site-specific protocols and expectations.
• Performs duties professionally while showing courteous and cooperative work to co-workers, management, and the public.
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or administrative staff.
• Performs related work, as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional vocational or college credits required. Medical Assistant Certification required.

• Experience: Six months of phlebotomy and clinical experience required. The ideal candidate must be both professional and friendly and enjoy working with the patients and their families.

BENEFITS

Full Benefits Package available including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401K, and more!

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually.

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.