Certified Medical Assistant (CMA|RMA) - Summit Express Clinics

Summit Medical Group; Farragut (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Express Clinics, a part of Summit Medical Group, seeks an experienced CMA/RMA to join our Express Clinics. This full-time role (36 hours/week) rotates across clinics and supports physicians with procedures, patient education, and responsive triage.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, vitals, and coordinating patient care. Requires TN CMA/RMA certification or LPN license plus TN X-Ray license; High School diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; vocational/college credits preferred.
• At least six months of experience in a similar clinical setting preferred.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification or LPN TN license required.
• State of TN X-Ray license required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for examinations and procedures as directed by physician.
• Record vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.).
• Perform procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs and holter monitors.
• Assist physicians with procedures; administer medications and provide patient education.
• Handle phone nursing tasks: triage, pre-certifications, referrals, prescriptions as needed.
• Clerical duties: schedule appointments, contact patients about results, maintain records.
• Prepare patient records for physicians and ensure efficient clinic flow.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and work areas; comply with policies and HIPAA/OSHA.
• Participate in site-level quality improvement activities and follow-up on improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Patient education

Phone triage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

LPN TN license

TN X-Ray license

Job description

Summit Express Clinics has an opening for an experienced Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) to join our Express Clinics. This is a full time opportunity, rotates clinics - 36 hours per week.

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations and procedures according to physician 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, as well as administering medications and conducting patient educations.
• Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
• Performs clerical duties necessary for the physicians to see patients; contacts patients regarding test results or for 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 on a daily basis.
• 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 in a professional manner while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and 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 as well as 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required, prefer additional vocational or college credits.

Experience

At least six months experience in a similar clinical setting preferred.

Certification/License

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification or LPN TN license required. State of TN X-Ray license.

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.

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