Pulmonary CMA: EMR Expert Supporting Interventional Care

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

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.