Medical Technical Assistant 1 (CMA)-OB/GYN (Knoxville)

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,821 - 31,078; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis is seeking a Medical Technical Assistant 1 to provide nursing support for OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners and Resident Physicians. The role includes preparing examination rooms, obtaining patient vitals, managing patient data, and assisting with billing and lab orders.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and six months of experience in outpatient medicine. CPR certification and CMA credentialing are required, with preferred experience in Obstetrical and Internal Medicine.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months experience in outpatient medicine preferred.
• CMA, CCMA, or equivalent certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, assist during procedures.
• Obtain vitals and health history, enter data into EMR.
• Perform telephone triage and schedule specialist referrals.

Skills

Knowledge of EMR systems

Excellent communication skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

Market Range: 04

Hiring Salary: $19.20/Hourly

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN

The Medical Technical Assistant 1 (CMA) provides nursing support for OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners and Resident Physicians in Graduate Medical Education outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies and assists physicians and nurse practitioners with procedures.
• Stands in as chaperone when appropriate.
• Obtains vitals and brief health history, escorts patient to the exam room, enters quality data into electronic medical record, and administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections per orders.
• Assists with coding and billing.
• Assists with sending lab orders.
• Performs telephone triage as needed following established protocols.
• Schedules referrals to specialists as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Experience: Six (6) months of work experience in outpatient medicine. Must maintain CPR certification. (Experience with Obstetrical and Internal Medicine is preferred. Experience to speak Spanish preferred.)

License/Certification: CMA, CCMA, or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of EMR systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.

Work Schedule: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.