Medical Assistant Certified II - Cardiology - Full-Time
Erlanger - North
Summary
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.
Job description
Job Summary
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.
Department Position Summary
- Deliver age-appropriate care by applying the knowledge and skills required for patients served in the practice, including recognizing developmental stages, adapting communication styles, and tailoring interventions to the patient's age and condition.
- Apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan to guide clinical decision making, integrating physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes into patient care.
- Assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and requirements, including gathering patient histories, reviewing vital signs, and analyzing clinical findings to determine appropriate care plans.
- Provide care in alignment with unit policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a lead resource to other Medical Assistants, offering training, guidance, mentoring, and support in clinical activities.
- Oversee patient scheduling and clinic flow to maintain efficient daily operations, including coordination of appointment times, patient transitions between rooms, and optimization of patient and provider experience.
- Perform administrative tasks to support physician and clinic activities, such as managing medical records, preparing documentation, verifying insurance information, and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Address and resolve concerns within delegated authority, handling patient inquiries, resolving workflow disruptions, escalating matters when necessary, and ensuring problems are managed promptly and professionally.
Requirements
- High School diploma or 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
- 2+ years of CMA experience
- BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
- Phlebotomy skills (preferred)
- Medical background (preferred)
- Current CPR (preferred)
Company overview
Erlanger - North Hospital is a key component of the Erlanger Health System, a comprehensive non-profit academic medical center based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a community hospital serving the Signal Mountain, Red Bank, and North Chattanooga communities, Erlanger North provides essential healthcare services including 24/7 emergency care, sports and family medicine practices, an inpatient seniors program, and an accredited sleep disorders center. The hospital operates as part of a larger health system that includes multiple hospitals and facilities across a four-state region encompassing southeast Tennessee, north Georgia, north Alabama, and western North Carolina. Erlanger Health System is recognized as a Level I Trauma Center and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. With a history dating back to 1889, the system treats over one million patients annually and employs between 5,000-10,000 healthcare professionals across its network. Erlanger North specifically focuses on delivering accessible, high-quality community-based care while benefiting from the resources and expertise of the larger academic medical system.