Pulmonary Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Medical Group – Interventional Pulmonology in Chattanooga seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and physician efficiency through expert EMR documentation and clinical assistance. You will handle exams, tests, and treatments under physician direction while maintaining precise patient records.

The role emphasizes high attention to detail, strong EMR skills, and proactive support to deliver high-quality patient care in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at hire.
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course.
• Medication Aide 40-hour course or state cert if applicable.
• May require NCT training.
• CMA certification by AAMA upon hire.
• CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct patient care, document accurately for patient flow.
• Provide priority care in emergencies.
• Assist providers with exams, treatments, procedures, testing.
• Document all aspects of care in the EMR with physician guidance.
• Collaborate with physicians to ensure complete visit documentation.
• Maintain EMR templates and optimize physician practice workflows.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant course

Medication Aide certification (40-hour course)

Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT) training

AAMA CMA certification

Basic Life Support - CPR

Tools

EMR documentation tools

Electronic health records (EMR) proficiency

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant at CommonSpirit Medical Group - Interventional Pulmonology - Chattanooga, you will be an indispensable clinical partner, elevating patient care and optimizing physician efficiency through advanced support. Every day, you will expertly manage clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), accurately perform ancillary healthcare services, and execute specific physician instructions, ensuring precise and efficient patient visits. To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced clinical proficiency with exceptional attention to detail, a strong aptitude for electronic health records, and a proactive approach to supporting high‑quality patient care.

• Perform and direct patient care services including, but not limited to, admission interview, accurate documentation and timely patient flow.


• Ensure priority care is provided to patients in an emergency situation.


• Assist healthcare providers with exams, treatments, procedures and testing as directed.


• Accompany the physician into the exam room for the patient visit documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) all aspects of care including, but not limited to, chief complaint , history of presenting illness, physical exam and patient plan as directed by the physician.


• Work directly with physician to ensure the patient visit is appropriately documented.


• Ensure optimization of physician practice by keeping current with EMR flow and templates.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or


• High School GED, upon hire


• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant course.


• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40‑hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable.


• May require specialized training such as Non‑Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).


• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire


• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• 1-3 years 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.


• Electronic health record experience is preferred.Electronic health record experience is preferred.

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.