Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pediatric GI Clinic - Days
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of a physician. The position functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. Job duties may include handling, transporting, accessing, and/or contacting medications and related supplies. The role serves patients of all age groups. Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements. Supervisory responsibilities are not applicable.
Requirements
- Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NHA, or another listed recognized organization.
- AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent for continued employment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- If not a graduate of a medical assistant program, one year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years; no work experience is required for graduates of a medical assistant program.
- Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft applications and email.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting 20–50 pounds; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking distances; climbing; and reaching overhead or repetitively.
- Ability to meet mental, sensory, and emotional requirements, including recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, reading, logical thinking, working at a fast pace, handling multiple priorities, and adapting to frequent change.
- Availability to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; schedules and shift rotations may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
- Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting training program, such as a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and the plan of care under physician direction.
- Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, following applicable policies and procedures.
- Handle, transport, access, and/or have contact with medications and related supplies when required.
- Seek supervisor approval or guidance for schedule changes, legal issues, care that deviates from standards, and identifying educational resources for developmental needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
