General Surgery CMA

CommonSpirit Health; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Medical Group is seeking a Specialty Medical Assistant in Ringgold, GA to support physicians and optimize efficiency through expert EMR documentation and clinical assistance.

The role involves patient care, documentation, and coordination with physicians to ensure accurate and complete visit records. A CMA credential and CPR are required, with additional state certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Must complete CMA course or equivalent CMA certification.
• CPR/BLS required at hire.
• EMR experience and ability to document clinical data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct patient care services including admission interview and documentation.
• Ensure priority care in emergencies.
• Assist with exams, treatments, procedures, and testing as directed.
• Document patient encounters in EMR: chief complaint, HPI, exam, plan.
• Collaborate with physician to ensure accurate visit documentation.
• Maintain EMR flow and templates for efficient practice.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Clinical documentation

Attention to detail

Patient care

Proactive support

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

CMA course completion

Medication Aide training (40h)

Medication Aide certification

NCT training (if applicable)

AAMA CMA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Specialty Medical Assistant at CommonSpirit Medical Group - General Surgery - Ringgold, you will be an indispensable clinical partner, elevating patient care and optimizing physician efficiency through advanced support.

Every day, you will expertly manage clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), accurately perform ancillary healthcare services, and execute specific physician instructions, ensuring precise and efficient patient visits.

To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced clinical proficiency with exceptional attention to detail, a strong aptitude for electronic health records, and a proactive approach to supporting high-quality patient care.

• Perform and direct patient care services including, but not limited to, admission interview, accurate documentation and timely patient flow.
• Ensure priority care is provided to patients in an emergency situation.
• Assist healthcare providers with exams, treatments, procedures and testing as directed.
• Accompany the physician into the exam room for the patient visit documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) all aspects of care including, but not not limited to, chief complaint , history of presenting illness, physical exam and patient plan as directed by the physician.
• Work directly with physician to ensure the patient visit is appropriately documented.
• Ensure optimization of physician practice by keeping current with EMR flow and templates.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course.
• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.
• May require specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• 1-3 years 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Electronic health record experience is preferred.Electronic health record experience is preferred.

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Medical Group (Mountain Management Services) is a leading provider of comprehensive office management services 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.