Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Physician Practice
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant assists in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of a professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance. The role supports patient visits by preparing rooms and patients, taking and documenting vital signs, performing designated tests after completion of required performance evaluation checklists, maintaining records, and assisting with office systems and billing procedures. Care should be adapted to the needs of the patient population, including age, culture, language, literacy, and sensory needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively and supportively with varying populations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of computerized processes and data-entry procedures.
- One of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Registered Medical Assistant, National Certified Medical Assistant, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist.
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
- Ability to lift at least 5 lbs., push and pull at least 5 lbs., and stand at least 1 hour per day.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms, supplies, and instruments.
- Prepare patients for physician visits and examinations, assisting as directed.
- Take patients’ vital signs and record them in the medical chart.
- Understand the proper function and care of special equipment.
- Perform EKG, PFT, audiometry, and Titmus tests when indicated after completing a performance evaluation checklist.
- Perform UDS, BAT, phlebotomy, and other lab testing when indicated after completing a performance evaluation checklist.
- Maintain records by completing patient records as directed and filing records and reports.
- Assist with collections and billing procedures as needed.
- Use computer software to maintain office systems.
- Identify and respond to confidentiality issues.
- Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care to meet those needs, communicating with patients and caregivers at an appropriate developmental, educational, and literacy level.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
- Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
