Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Urology

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Worcester, MA

4h•$18 - $26

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists a physician with the daily operations of the physician’s office. The role maintains efficient patient flow and provides patient care—including support during exams and procedures, and patient education—under a physician’s direction and supervision. The CMA performs triage, monitors and records patient vital signs, performs EKGs and phlebotomy as applicable, and ensures medical documentation of office visits. The CMA may assist the office and scheduling coordinator in their absence when necessary. Patient interactions with patients, the public, physicians, and other personnel must be friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and either completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of that program. Medical Assistant certification from an approved certifying body and current Basic Life Support (BLS) are required. The employer allows 90 days to obtain the Medical Assistant certification. A Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or three years of relevant healthcare-setting work experience is required; at least one year of relevant work experience is preferred. The posting advertises a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new hires only. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid time off; career development and continuing education opportunities; health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; an employee discount program; and voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of program completion.
Medical Assistant certification through NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, ARMA, or HPRUS; the employer allows 90 days to obtain certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of the diploma.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician with the daily operations of the physician’s office.
Maintain efficient patient flow and assist with patient care, including exams, procedures, and patient education under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Perform triage and monitor and record the vital signs of visiting patients.
Perform EKGs and phlebotomy, as applicable.
Ensure medical documentation of office visits.
Assist the office and scheduling coordinator in their absence, if necessary.
Interact with patients, the public, physicians, and other personnel in a friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate manner.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus for new hires only.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Paid time off.
Career development and continuing education opportunities.
Health savings accounts.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare benefits, and auto and home insurance.