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Specialty Clinic Certified Medical Assistant

Chattanooga Heart Institute Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $18.00 - $24.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-372497 Employment Type Full Time Department Cardiology Clinic Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday Remote No Category Medical Assistant
Overview

The Chattanooga Heart Institute offers the most comprehensive cardiac care available in this region. Founded in 1976 we now have six offices in Tennessee and one in Georgia. Our practice is made up of 29 board-certified cardiologists and four cardiothoracic surgeons. We merged with CHI Memorial Health Care System in 2011 which is part of CommonSpirit Health. CommonSpirit has more than 700 care sites across the U.S. and is committed to building healthy communities.


Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in providing quality patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Collect appropriate data and perform testing to prepare patient for physician visit.
  • Maintain patient flow through the clinic.
  • Pull patient voicemails and process messages to the nurses as appropriate.
  • Complete patient refills as requested by both patient and pharmacy, ensuring appropriate labs are ordered as needed and protocol is followed.
  • Assist nurses with patient messages as necessary.
  • Assist nurses with reviewing physician blue book as necessary.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification.
  • AAMA-CMA; AMT-RMA; NCCT-NCMA; or NHA-CCMA

Qualifications:

  • Medical office experience preferred.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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