Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative duties to support the assigned clinic or office, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient daily operations.

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent (required)
Current CCMA, CMA, or RMA certification (required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire

Required Skills
Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment
Ability to take appropriate action in urgent situations

Essential Functions

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient assessments and treatments

• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection

• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to clinical staff

• Accurately document patient care and clinical activities

• Maintain medical equipment and supplies, including ordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting
  Keep exam rooms clean, organized, and prepared for patient care.

• Perform administrative and clerical duties as assigned, including scheduling, reception, data entry, filing, and patient registration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.