Internal Medicine CMA

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Internal Medicine East, part of CommonSpirit Medical Group, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative workflows. You will assist with screenings, procedures, education, and care coordination for diverse patients.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, clear instruction, and collaborative teamwork while maintaining privacy and safety standards. A CMA certification and CPR readiness are required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR within 30 days of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient safety and protect privacy rights.
• Perform general patient care following standards.
• Greet and prepare patients for the provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including BP, temp, pulse, resp, height, weight, allergies, meds.
• May draw blood and prepare specimens for labs.
• Administer medications and/or vaccines as ordered.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Vital signs

Communication

Privacy & safety

Education

High School Diploma

CMA certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Beacon Internal Medicine East, you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.

Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

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

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or
• High School GED and
• May require specialized training, such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician.
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire or
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire or
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire or
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Cert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course or Exam
• Two (2) years Medical Assistant experience
• Electronic health record experience

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.