Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) | RMA | CNA - IMA Etowah

Summit Medical Group; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO

401K

Job summary

IMA Etowah, a division of Summit Medical Group, seeks an experienced CMA, RMA, or CNA for a PRN position up to 16 hours per week. The team is patient-focused, collaborative, and committed to providing high-quality care to the community.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, phlebotomy and charting, triage, and coordinating care. A high school diploma and medical assistant certification are required; clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Clinical experience preferred (hospital/clinic setting).

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations according to provider preferences.
• Record vital signs including pulse, BP, height and weight.
• Perform procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitoring.
• Assist physicians with procedures, administer medications, and educate patients.
• Handle triage calls, referrals, and prescription items as needed.
• Perform clerical duties and contact patients about test results and related items.
• Pull and prepare patient records for physicians; schedule appointments as needed.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and work areas daily.
• Adhere to company policies, OSHA, HIPAA, and site protocols.
• Contribute to site-level quality improvement activities and overall performance.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

IMA Etowah, adivision of Summit Medical Group, has an opening for an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or CNA to join their passionate, authentic, and growing team of professionals. This is a PRN opportunity, up to 16 hours/week.

We are team-driven, collaboration-minded, and all-in to provide the best patient care possible to the community we serve. "It's not my job" is a phrase you will not hear around here!

Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)

• 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
• Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with Summit employees) and externally (with non-Summit persons).
• Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities.
• Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance and the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or administrative staff.
• Performs related work, as assigned.

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional vocational or college credits required. *Medical Assistant Certification required.

Experience

Clinical experience required.

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. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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