Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Southwest Health System, Inc.•Mancos, CO

5d•$19 - $28

About The Position

Southwest Health System, Inc. is hiring a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) for its Mancos clinic. The role supports providers and helps ensure patient care is efficient, safe, and seamless while protecting patient comfort and confidentiality. The CCMA contributes to patient assessment and care planning; medication administration, injections, specimen collection, and venipuncture; sterile technique; EMR documentation; patient education; laboratory and diagnostic follow-up; appointment coordination; prescription refill processing; and emergency readiness. The position also supports patient flow by greeting and rooming patients, recording vital signs, relaying results, coordinating referrals, preparing rooms, organizing supplies, and keeping instruments ready. The CCMA monitors safety measures, including temperatures and emergency equipment, and follows OSHA, safety, and documentation standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certificate, required within 3 months of hire.
Current BLS certification.
At least 1 year of experience in a clinic setting.
Strong English communication skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to use an electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Greet and room patients, record vital signs, and help patients feel at ease before provider visits.
Support providers and contribute to patient assessment and care planning.
Administer medications and injections; collect specimens and perform venipuncture using sterile technique as appropriate.
Document care in the electronic medical record (EMR) and maintain accurate patient charts.
Provide patient education and communicate next steps clearly and reassuringly.
Relay laboratory and diagnostic results when available and assist with follow-up.
Coordinate appointments and referrals, process prescription refills, and support clinic operations.
Prepare rooms, organize supplies, and keep instruments ready.
Monitor clinic safety checks, including temperatures and emergency equipment, and maintain emergency readiness.
Meet OSHA, safety, confidentiality, and documentation standards.