MEDICAL ASSISTANT 2 - 09222026-81037

State of Tennessee

Cleveland (TN)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform clinical duties in a Bradley County health department clinic. You will work under supervision to support licensed healthcare providers and respond to public health needs.

Required CMA/RMA certification or current MA registration, with duties including patient assessment, specimen handling, and vaccination administration. This position is based in Cleveland, TN and involves day shifts in a government health facility.

Qualifications

Graduation from a medical assistant program and successful completion of CMA or RMA exam.
Experience substitution allowed for education per policy to qualify.
Currently registered or certified as a medical assistant.

Responsibilities

Perform direct clinical care under supervision of licensed nurses/physicians.
Perform point-of-care tests and administer medications/vaccines.
Take vital signs, growth measurements, and perform vision/hearing exams.
Perform simple wound care, dressing changes, and EKGs; assist providers.
Maintain quality controls and handle specimens.
Contribute to clinical care team toward department goals.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Customer Focus

Instills Trust

Manages Conflict

Communicates Effectively

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Speaking

Writing

Education

MA Certification

MA Education

Current MA Certification

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Printer/Scanner/Fax/Copy

Thermometers

Scales

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/05/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $2,581.00

Salary (Annually) $30,972.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Cleveland, TN

Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BRADLEY COUNTY

This position is located at the Bradley County Health Department.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a medical assistant program and successful completion of Certified Medical Assistant Exam or Registered Medical Assistant Exam.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in assisting individuals with their personal, habilitative, rehabilitative or medical needs; medical records keeping; medical laboratory work; and/or office clerical work may substitute for the required education and successful completion of Certified Medical Assistant Exam or Registered Medical Assistant Exam.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Currently registered as a medical assistant or currently certified as a medical assistant.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for certified medical assisting duties of average difficulty under the supervision of licensed nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and/or Physicians. An employee in this class will maintain Medical Assistant Certification which allows for a greater scope of responsibility. An employee in this class will primarily work days in a local health clinic to support licensed health care providers and as required, will respond to public health emergencies and/or disasters. This class differs from Medical Assistant 1 in that an incumbent of the latter does not require certification and performs work of less scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

Perform direct clinical care under the supervision of licensed nurses, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and/or Physicians (MDs) utilizing current laboratory policies and procedures and nursing guidelines. Explain and perform laboratory procedures such as venipunctures and capillary sticks.
Perform point of care laboratory tests. Administer medications/vaccines (oral, sub-lingual, topical, inhalation treatments, ear, and intranasal), to eyes and ears, and by injection; perform vital signs, growth measures, and vision and hearing examinations.
Perform simple wound care, irrigation, and simple dressing changes; perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and spirometry. Assist higher level provider during patient exams and procedures.
Perform quality control measures and maintain records as required. Perform quality controls on all point of care laboratory tests, monitor temperature and humidity of medication room, monitor temperature of vaccine refrigerator and freezer, and collect, code, handle, and ship specimens.
Participate as a contributing member of the clinical care team and county health department to accomplish operational goals of the strategic plan. Provide excellent patient care and promote primary prevention.
Contribute to a culture of safety by following the guidelines of the electronic health record, blood borne pathogen standards, infection control, and laboratory guidelines. Maintain, clean, organize, and rotate stock in clinic area and report errors.

Competencies (KSA's)

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