Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides direct and indirect patient care in ambulatory settings under the supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, RNs, or LPNs. This role …
Skills: Patient Care, Vital Signs, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Medical Documentation
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: A certified healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.…
Skills: Limited X-ray, Phlebotomy, Vital Signs, Patient Triage, Aseptic Technique
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the rules and regulations defined by the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Mode…
Skills: Patient Care, Nursing Assessment, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Interdisciplinary Communication
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: The Clinical Coordinator I SP in Ortho reports to a Practice or Regional Manager and is a certified Medical Assistant (MA) employed by Erlanger Health System. The Clinical Coordinator I SP has a primary resp…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Patient Flow Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, OSHA Compliance
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the rules and regulations defined by the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Mode…
Skills: Patient Care, Nursing Assessment, Critical Thinking, Interdisciplinary Communication, Patient Safety
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: A certified healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the direction of an RN, LPN, physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.…
Skills: Limited X-ray, Phlebotomy, Vital Signs, Patient Triage, Aseptic Technique
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the rules and regulations defined by the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Mode…
Skills: Patient Care, Nursing Assessment, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Interdisciplinary Communication
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides direct and indirect patient care in ambulatory settings under the supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, RNs, or LPNs. This role …
Skills: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Electrocardiography
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: The Clinical Coordinator I SP in Ortho reports to a Practice or Regional Manager and is a certified Medical Assistant (MA) employed by Erlanger Health System. The Clinical Coordinator I SP has a primary resp…
Skills: Clinical Coordination, Patient Flow Management, Medical Assisting, Staff Supervision, Medical Coding
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Description Reports To: Nurse Manager Employee Status: Non Exempt Under general supervision, but in line with established Primary Care & Hope Health Center policies and procedures, provide patient care; conduct physical …
Skills: Patient Care, Physical Examinations, Case Management, Vital Signs Monitoring, EKG
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Description AdaptHealth Opportunity – Apply Today! About AdaptHealth At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment and related services that empower patients to live their best lives – beyond the hospital a…
Skills: Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Equipment Maintenance, HIPAA Compliance, Infection Control
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No weekends, nights, or major holidays) Location: Knoxville, TN | In-Person | Full-Time (40 hrs/week) Looking for a career where your work truly matters—and y…
Skills: Primary Care, Public Health, Whole-person Care, Community Health, Integrated Care Model
Franklin, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary The Provider Onboarding Specialist coordinates onboarding activities for newly hired providers to support timely, compliant, and well-organized transitions into practice. This role serves as a primary point o…
Skills: Provider Onboarding, Credentialing, Payer Enrollment, Healthcare Operations, Workflow Tracking
Clarksville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Xanitos, Inc. Is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, central laundries services, and patient observation services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning pat…
Skills: Janitorial services, Medical cleaning, Waste disposal, Floor care, Dusting
Cookeville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Description of Job Duty: Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in a NCAA Division I collegiate, coeducational athletic training program. Specific duties include supervising the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injurie…
Skills: Athletic Training, Injury Rehabilitation, Physical Examinations, Student Supervision, Sports Medicine
Powells Crossroads, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Overview We can’t do it without YOU! Do you want to apply your experience, skills and education in a way that makes a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of our patients and their families? At Tennessee …
Skills: Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Lab Management Systems, OSHA Compliance
Copperhill, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Overview Role: Dietary Aide Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are passionate about positively impactin…
Skills: Food Preparation, Meal Service, Sanitization, Food Safety, Customer Service
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/hr
Market Range: 09 Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.74/Hourly THIS POSITION LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. The GME Program Manager 1 serves as the Medical Student and Fellowship Coordinator for the Department of Family Medicin…
Skills: Accreditation Management, Database Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Overview We can’t do it without YOU! Do you want to apply your experience, skills and education in a way that makes a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of our patients and their families? At Tennessee …
Skills: Patient Check-in, Patient Check-out, Appointment Scheduling, Copay Collection, EMR Systems
Powell, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Why Join Us?Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard workBenefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverageWork Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO …
Skills: Leadership, Staff Management, Operational Oversight, Patient Flow Management, Regulatory Compliance
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States • On-site
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Provides direct and indirect patient care in ambulatory settings, including assisting with exams, procedures, and clinical documentation. Manages patient flow, maintains medical records, and performs basic laboratory tasks under physician supervision.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited medical assistant program. Must have BLS certification and 0-2+ years of experience, with one year of clinical experience within the last five years.
Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides direct and indirect patient care in ambulatory settings under the supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, RNs, or LPNs. This role supports the delivery of safe, efficient, and age-appropriate care by assisting with exams, procedures, screenings, and documentation, while ensuring compliance with state regulations and practice policies. CMAs also manage patient flow, maintain accurate medical records, perform basic laboratory and clinical tasks, administer medications, and educate patients on home care and assistive devices. As part of a collaborative, team�based model, the CMA contributes to quality improvement initiatives and helps optimize the overall patient experience.
Education:
Required:
High school diploma or GED plus completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR military equivalent training.
Preferred:
Experience:
Required: 0-2+ years CMA experience or specialty certification
One year of clinical medical assistant experience within the last 5 years.
Preferred:
Previous MA experience
Phlebotomy Skills
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
Preferred:
For Medical Assistants who work in areas with DNV Advanced Specific Disease Certification requirements:
-Ortho: 4 hours education annually
-Stroke: 1 hours education annually
-Spine: 2 hours education annually
Department Position Summary:
The employee must be able to:
Patient Care
- Deliver age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
- Assess patient data and identify individual needs.
- Provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
- Support patient flow: scheduling, escorting to exam rooms, assisting with transfers, specimen collection, history-taking, and screenings.
- Assist providers and nurses with procedures, charting, patient/family instructions, and communication.
Clerical Support
- Manage patient records and documentation.
- Obtain lab, imaging, and referral reports.
- Complete forms and requisitions.
- Schedule appointments and verify insurance/demographics.
- Maintain and update charts; review in-basket messages.
Environmental Duties
- Prepare and clean instruments, equipment, and exam rooms per protocol.
- Run and document equipment quality controls.
- Maintain logs (refrigerator, samples, quality control).
- Order, stock, and restock supplies.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Uphold patient rights and respond to emergency codes.
- Communicate patient or staff concerns to supervisors.
Clinical/Medical Assisting
- Apply aseptic technique, sterilization, and instrument preparation.
- Record vital signs and prep for exams.
- Administer medications (oral, injection) and verify prescriptions.
- Assist with minor surgeries, pre/post-surgical care, dressings, and suture removal.
- Handle biohazard waste safely.
- Provide therapeutic modalities and patient education (assistive devices, body mechanics, home care).
- Perform lab procedures per OSHA standards, including CLIA-waived testing.
- Conduct venipunctures, capillary punctures, and specimen handling (urine, throat, vaginal, stool, sputum). (Venipuncture requires additional training)
- Perform electrocardiography. (Additional training required)
Compassionately caring for people, advancing medicine and improving lives.
Erlanger is a non-profit health system based in Chattanooga, Tenn. and affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science College of Medicine. The seven-hospital health system includes the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, Children’s Hospital, Level IV NICU, Kidney Transplant Center, 24/7 Comprehensive Stroke Center, and one of the largest surgical robotics programs in the Southeast. Erlanger is a rare combination of independent, academic medicine with the feel of a community health system. Erlanger is the sole provider of tertiary care services spanning a 50,000 square-mile region encompassing southeast Tennessee, northwest Georgia, north Alabama, and western North Carolina. With a history of over a century, Erlanger continues its founding mission to compassionately care for people.
Offices: 975 East 3rd. Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403, US · 1755 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, US · 910 Blackford Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403, US · 632 Morrison Springs Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37415, US · 71 Wheelertown Ave., Pikeville, TN 37367, US
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