Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Children's Diagnostic Center in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support our care team with patient screenings, clinical procedures, health education, and administrative tasks. You will coordinate care using technology and maintain patient comfort and privacy in all interactions.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical knowledge, procedural fluency, compassion, and a collaborative mindset, with certification on hire/soon after employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CMA certification preferred or required upon hire.
• Experience with clinical support, vital signs, specimen handling, and patient safety.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and patient privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications.
• May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer prescribed medications and/or vaccines via multiple routes.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Health education

Clinical procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA certifications (AAMA/NCCT/AMT/NAHP)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Beacon Children's Diagnostic Center , 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

Required

• 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.