Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
About The Position
Performs a variety of office duties in assisting the physician with office procedures, patient communication, completing necessary paperwork, and scheduling and referring patients for tests and treatments. Alternatively, performs functions of a clinic assistant, functioning under the direction, guidance, and supervision of a licensed physician or nurse, assisting in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients in coordination with other health disciplines. Prepares patients and assists the physician with minor surgical procedures. Takes vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. Maintains inventory of supplies, sterilizes instruments and equipment. May complete lab tests and/or x-rays within the scope of CMA credentials. Requires certification from a nationally approved accreditation body.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certificate (required) within 3 months of hire
- Current BLS certification
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent customer service skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical data and professional journals
- Ability to understand and use electronic medical record software
- Ability to listen and understand patient questions and communicate complex information accurately and understandably
- Strong communication skills
Nice To Haves
- One year prior medical assisting experience
- Additional languages
Responsibilities
- Assisting the physician in office procedures
- Patient communication
- Completing necessary paperwork
- Scheduling and referring patients for tests and treatments
- Planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients in coordination with other health disciplines
- Preparing patients for procedures
- Assisting physician with minor surgical procedures
- Taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
- Maintaining inventory of supplies
- Sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Completing lab tests and/or x-rays within the scope of CMA credentials
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
