Clinical Medical Assistant Certified II - Ortho - Full-Time
Medicine Journal, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Clinical Medical Assistant Certified II - Ortho - Full-Time
The Medical Assistant Certified II provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. In addition to clinical responsibilities of the Certified Medical Assistant, this role assumes a leadership position within designated physician clinics, ensuring smooth daily operations including scheduling, patient flow, and administrative support. The CMAII serves as a resource and mentor to other Medical Assistants, offering guidance on clinical activities and stepping in to assist teams when staffing needs arise. Within delegated authority, the CMAII addresses and resolves concerns to support both patients and staff. This position is integral to a team-based model of care. Team members are trained to perform at the highest level permitted by Tennessee and Georgia state guidelines, coordinating patient care and supporting patients, families, and caregivers in self-management and behavior change. The CMAII also contributes to managing the practice's patient population, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and engages in ongoing performance evaluation to enhance care delivery and outcomes.
Education: Required: High School diploma/equivalent. Completion of an accredited (or in process of accreditation within 2 years) Medical Assistant Program or completion of a governed Medical Assistant program or completed equivalent military training. Preferred: Phlebotomy skills
Experience: Required: 2+ years of CMA experience. Preferred: Medical background
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Preferred: Current CPR
The Medical Assistant Certified II provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. In addition to clinical responsibilities of the Certified Medical Assistant, this role assumes a leadership position within designated physician clinics, ensuring smooth daily operations including scheduling, patient flow, and administrative support. The CMAII serves as a resource and mentor to other Medical Assistants, offering guidance on clinical activities and stepping in to assist teams when staffing needs arise. Within delegated authority, the CMAII addresses and resolves concerns to support both patients and staff. This position is integral to a team-based model of care. Team members are trained to perform at the highest level permitted by Tennessee and Georgia state guidelines, coordinating patient care and supporting patients, families, and caregivers in self-management and behavior change. The CMAII also contributes to managing the practice's patient population, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and engages in ongoing performance evaluation to enhance care delivery and outcomes.
Education: Required: High School diploma/equivalent. Completion of an accredited (or in process of accreditation within 2 years) Medical Assistant Program or completion of a governed Medical Assistant program or completed equivalent military training. Preferred: Phlebotomy skills
Experience: Required: 2+ years of CMA experience. Preferred: Medical background
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Preferred: Current CPR