Certified Medical Assistant- Day Shift
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant rooms patients, collects assessment data, and prepares patients according to their specific needs. The role assists with examinations, treatments, clinic procedures, laboratory procedures, screening tests, and quality improvement projects. It also supports clinic operations by answering calls, scheduling appointments, making reminder calls, greeting and directing visitors, registering patients, maintaining accurate records and charts, coordinating referrals, collecting payments, and managing supplies. Some independent judgment is required, with decisions limited by standard practices or procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP; a medical assistant program at an appropriately institutionally accredited postsecondary school or college; or an educational program accredited by an NCCA-recognized organization such as NHA.
- Current CMA certification through AAMA, RMA certification through AMT, CCMA through NHA, RMA through AAH, or NCMA certification through NCCT, along with completion of the education requirements.
- Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
- Medication injection training and pharmacology are required competencies for performing medication administration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a program with a clinical rotation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Room patients, collect assessment data, and prepare patients according to specific needs.
- Assist with examinations, treatments, and other clinic procedures.
- Assist with laboratory procedures, screening tests, and quality improvement projects.
- Answer telephone inquiries, direct callers to appropriate personnel, or initiate triage slips for medical personnel.
- Schedule appointments and enter appointment dates and times into the computerized scheduler.
- Conduct reminder calls to patients.
- Greet and direct patients, salespeople, and visitors.
- Register patients by verifying that records are up to date and accurate.
- Make appropriate changes in the computer system and on patient charts.
- Coordinate patient referrals through insurance and other physician offices.
- Collect patient payments and issue receipts.
- Prepare and maintain patient charts.
- Maintain and order supplies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Accruing paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Career advancement and educational opportunities
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Well-being programs
- Employee discounts
- On-demand pay
- Financial education
- Annual recognition and awards events
- Partner appreciation days
- Family entertainment and attractions discounts
- Community service and improvement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
