Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Position Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians. Prepares the examination room for the patient and takes patient vital signs and records vitals in medical chart. Performs basic in office test and performs EKG’s. Adminsiters children and adult vaccines. This position also maintains and updates patient’s medical history. Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Patient assessment
• Clinical procedures
• Physician order execution
• Patient satisfaction
• Clinic resource availability
• Regulatory compliance

Core Competencies

• Keyboarding skills and aptitude for learning patient database program
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Committed to supporting UCH’s standard to medical excellence

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment required
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience is preferred
• If not currently certified, must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment

EOE- University Clinical Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.