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Galen Medical Group
Chattanooga, Tennessee

CLINICAL SUPPORT, CMA - EAST INTERNAL MEDICINE AND PEDIATRICS

Medical AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: EAST MED PEDS - Chattanooga, TN 37421Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: DayJob Category: NurseCertified Medical Assistant - East Internal Medicine Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region.

We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry.

We are seeking qualified, like-minded Certified Medical Assistants to join our team!

This role will be processing Prior Authorizations for the office, and will require experience with Prior Authorizations Summary/Objective: Collaborates with the provider to determine the needs of the patient and assists the provider with providing quality medical care to the patients.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Collects data accurately and ensures that all information is entered into the patient’s medical record in EHR.

Prepares and stocks examination and treatment rooms. Clean and sterilizes instruments. Assists provider with minor office procedures.

Schedules Outpatient testing, Procedures or Surgeries. Manages Referral process Hospital Admissions Testing and Procedures Pre-certification Triage patient phone calls per site’s protocol. Process Prescription Refill requests per Physician’s protocol.

Performs Ancillary testing: EKG, Spirometry, Cryotherapy, etc. Laboratory testing may include Rapid Tests, Urinalysis, Bilirubin, Auto CBC, and Phlebotomy. Reviews lab and test results. Provide follow up to patient per provider’s instructions.

Other Duties/Responsibilities: Provide health education to the patient as needed. Performs all duties in compliance with Galen’s clinical policies and OSHA standards. Maintains clean and neat work area. Active participation in process improvement efforts.

May be required to assist other team members based on office demands. Recognize and demonstrate cost-effective measures in utilization of supplies and equipment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Promote the mission, vision, and values of Galen Medical Group.

Maintain confidentiality of all patient, medical, financial, and legal information. Report to work on time and as scheduled. Wear identification during work hours.

Represent the organization in a positive & professional manner Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner. Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

Comply with all organization policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as directed by your manager. Consistently demonstrate the value of team concept.

Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities. Complete assignments efficiently and in a timely manner. Understands and abides by OSHA, HIPAA & CLIA standards. The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job.

It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Must be a Certified Medical Assistant from a nationally accredited institution. One year of relative medical assistant experience in the clinical setting is required if completion of a Medical Assistant program qualification is not met.

1-3 years’ clinical medical assistant experience is preferred. Electronic Medical Record experience preferred. Experience: Previous Clinical and Phlebotomy experience is preferred. Individual must be BLS trained and certified at all times. Must be computer literate.

Skills/Certifications: Basic Life Support certification is required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to multi-task and work as a team player. Excellent computer skills. Ability to follow clinical pathways and protocols.

Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to handle higher-stress phone calls. As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patient's needs efficiently.

Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA, and OSHA standards. Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process. Why should you apply? 401(k) benefits. Education reimbursement.

Holiday Pay. Great earned time-off policy. Company-paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant collaborates with providers to assess patient needs and assists in delivering quality medical care, which includes verifying patient information, performing preliminary physical tests, and accurately recording data in the EHR. This role also involves processing prior authorizations, managing referrals, performing ancillary testing like EKG and phlebotomy, and handling prescription refill requests.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Certified Medical Assistant from a nationally accredited institution and possess a High School diploma or equivalent, with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at all times. While one year of clinical medical assistant experience is required if formal program qualification is not met, 1-3 years of clinical experience and prior experience with Electronic Medical Records are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient History TakingBlood Pressure MeasurementWeight MeasurementTemperature TakingElectronic Health Record (EHR)Room PreparationInstrument SterilizationMinor Procedure AssistanceReferral ManagementPrescription Refill Processing

Internal Medicine Career Context

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,513/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Chattanooga, TN-GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Galen Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Hixson, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Education Reimbursement
Holiday Pay
Earned Time Off
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability