We have an opening for a Medical Assistant (Student Health Clinic) at our Chattanooga State campus!
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values :
- We cultivate an inclusive environment.
- We care about the well-being of each other.
- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
POSITION SUMMARY
The medical assistant of the Student Health Clinic will work along with the nurse practitioner and another medical assistant to assist in patient care and administrative assistant duties. They will be expected to assist in the examination and treatment of the patients under the nurse practitioner's direction. They will be responsible for triaging the patients, phlebotomy skills and lab processing. The medical assistant must be proficient in oral and intramuscular medication administration. Administrative duties such as signing patients in and out, assisting with scheduling, answering phone calls and ordering needed clinic supplies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Holistic Student Support
Maintain a knowledge of campus supports to help students succeed in health and wellness.Promote, support and participate in student education relating to health and wellness.Fiscal Stewardship
Ensures the responsible fiscal stewardship of the supplies needed to provide patient care.Assist in maintaining supplies in appropriate quantities but with close attention to limiting loss due to lack of use and expiration.Organizational Culture and Inclusive Practices
Cultivate an equity mindset by treating all patients with high-level healthcare with emphasis on patients at higher risk due to socioeconomic status, age, gender or other social health determinants.Maintain positive relationships with other departments within the college and bring attention to areas that may need additional services.Serve as liaison between all patients and the nurse practitioner.Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation
Assist in analyzing clinic goals and outcomes with direction of the nurse practitioner.Assist in development of health education clinics.Participate in health education clinics sponsored by Student Health Services.Stay current by reviewing nationwide academic research relating healthEducate patients while in clinic within the scope of your practice. Refer to research-based resources for further education.Knowledge, Skills and Work Characteristics
Ability to triage patients including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry, height and weightProficient with phlebotomy skills. Does not have to know how to process blood in laboratory but highly preferred.Ability to administer oral and intramuscular injections.Good working knowledge of electronic medical records.Strong communication skills with confidence to call patients about laboratory results and other needs.Ability to multi-task between administrative tasks and medical tasksREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and training : Requires a high school diploma and medical assistance certificate, CPR certifiedWork experience : 2 years in a medical clinicPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and training : Spanish speaking in addition to aboveWork experience : 3 years experience with at least 1 year in a team leader positionSalary Range : $29,484 - $34,644
Pay will be determined based on experience and education in accordance with the salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents. To ensure consideration, all relevant work experience must be included in the application.Position open until filled : YES
Applications and resumes will be reviewed in the order submitted
Salary : $29,484 - $34,644
