Medical Technical Assistant 1 (CMA)-OB/GYN (Knoxville)

Medical Technical Assistant 1 (CMA)

The Medical Technical Assistant 1 (CMA) provides nursing support for OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners and Resident Physicians in Graduate Medical Education outpatient setting.

Location: Knoxville, TN

Hiring Salary: $19.20/Hourly

Market Range: 04

This position is located in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies and assists physicians and nurse practitioners with procedures.
• Stands in as chaperon when appropriate.
• Obtains vitals and brief health history, escorts patient to the exam room, enters quality data into electronic medical record, and administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections per orders.
• Assists with coding and billing.
• Assists with sending lab orders.
• Performs telephone triage as needed following established protocols.
• Schedules referrals to specialists as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED. (Transcript required)

Experience: Six (6) months of work experience in outpatient medicine. Must maintain CPR certification. (Experience with Obstetrical and Internal Medicine is preferred. Experience to speak Spanish preferred.)

License/Certification: CMA, CCMA, or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of EMR systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.

Work Schedule: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.