Pediatric CMA: Compassionate Clinical Support for Kids

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

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.