Clinical Medical Assistant - Urology - Full-Time

About the Role

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate care across the lifespan and assess patient data to identify individual needs.
• 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.
• Manage patient records and documentation, including obtaining lab, imaging, and referral reports, completing forms, and scheduling appointments.
• Prepare and clean instruments, equipment, and exam rooms per protocol; maintain logs for refrigerator, samples, and quality control.
• Order, stock, and restock supplies.
• Uphold patient rights and respond to emergency codes; communicate patient or staff concerns to supervisors.
• 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, venipunctures, capillary punctures, and specimen handling (urine, throat, vaginal, stool, sputum).
• Perform electrocardiography (additional training required).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus completion of an accredited medical assistant program or military equivalent training.
• 0-2+ years of CMA experience or specialty certification.
• One year of clinical medical assistant experience within the last 5 years.
• BLS certification completed prior to starting and maintained going forward.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (preferred).
• For Medical Assistants in areas with DNV Advanced Specific Disease Certification requirements:
  • Ortho: 4 hours of education annually.
  • Stroke: 1 hour of education annually.
  • Spine: 2 hours of education annually.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical assistant experience.
• Phlebotomy skills.

Location: Physician Practices, Chattanooga, TN

Standard Hours: Regular