Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - Days, Family Medicine, Chatham
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant I supports Family Medicine clinic operations by assisting with patient intake, clinical documentation, screenings, and care coordination. The role records medical information and test results; interviews patients; takes and records vital signs; collects specimens; and administers medications under physician supervision. The assistant supports both scheduled and walk-in visits, verifies and records clinical data, and follows quality standards. The position also helps maintain accreditation readiness, guides patients through the health care system, provides emotional support consistent with the plan of care, and assists with specialist referrals. The role is based in Chatham and is full-time, day shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- National Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Accepted certifications: CCMA from NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
- One year of experience in Health Care Services.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Medical Care or a related field.
- Two years of experience in Health Care Services.
Responsibilities
- Handle patient intake, update medical records, and administer appropriate screening tools.
- Record medical information and test results; conduct patient interviews; take and record vital signs; collect specimens; and administer medication under physician supervision.
- Assist with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensuring clinical data is verified and recorded and quality standards are followed.
- Monitor the environment for continual accreditation readiness and evaluate the practice schedule for changes or updates.
- Apply knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice and incorporate holistic, patient-centered, team-based care.
- Guide patients through the health care system and help them arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
- Provide emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
- Assist with referrals to appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
