Internal Medicine CMA

Mountain Management Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Internal Medicine East is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our care team. You will support patient well-being through direct care and coordination, with a focus on safety, privacy, and compassionate communication.

You will collect vitals, assist with procedures, educate patients, and help manage administrative tasks using our health IT systems. Collaboration and learning are encouraged in this supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• CMA certification required upon hire or equivalent.
• CPR training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient safety and protect privacy rights.
• Perform general patient care following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Record vitals: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, allergies, meds, and presenting problem.
• May draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Patient care

Vital signs

EHR experience

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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.