Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care

AdventHealth•Deland, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports primary care clinic operations and provides whole-person care during office visits. The role travels as needed to meet staffing needs and support clinic operations, maintains familiarity with policies and procedures, and demonstrates competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests. The position requires full availability weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and weekends from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant prepares patients and equipment for treatment, initiates testing, and documents results in the practice’s designated system. They perform clinical intake and screenings, take histories and vital signs, reconcile medications, assist with minor procedures, and support testing, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps. They educate patients about tests, medications, and diet; maintain adequate inventory and functioning medical equipment; and follow OSHA requirements, safety policies, and confidentiality standards. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of the health care field and medical terminology.
Knowledge of chronic disease management.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
One of the following required certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.
Stay up to date on policies and procedures and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Maintain education requirements and demonstrate competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
Prepare patients and equipment for treatment, initiate testing, and document results in the practice’s designated system.
Follow OSHA requirements, office compliance standards, and safety processes and policies.
Provide care during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps.
Maintain confidentiality of employees’ and patients’ administrative and medical information.
Support staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and coworkers when necessary.
Perform clinical intake, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation, according to policy and procedures.
Assist with minor procedures associated with the specialty and accurately document services or results at the time of service.
Educate patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
Monitor and manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.