Certified Medical Assistant I, Full Time - Days, Internal Medicine, Summit
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant I supports clinical care in an internal medicine practice. The role handles patient intake, maintains medical records, conducts screening and patient interviews, records vital signs and test results, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision. The assistant supports scheduled and walk-in visits, helps ensure clinical data is verified and recorded according to quality standards, and contributes to accreditation readiness. The role also helps patients navigate the health care system, provides emotional support consistent with their plan of care, and assists with referrals to appropriate specialists.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- National certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Accepted certifications listed are CCMA from NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Medical Care or a related field.
- One year 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 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
