Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative or clerical tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations. Duties are delegated and performed under the direction or supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role promotes safety for patients, visitors, and employees; provides appropriate patient care and administrative support; and follows department and system policies, procedures, and practices. The Medical Assistant assesses situations objectively, considers alternatives, assists with realistic action plans, and evaluates outcomes. The position requires effective interdepartmental interactions and productive, efficient daily operations, using resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. A qualifying certification is required upon hire, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Upon hire, hold one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- No experience required.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care tasks and procedures based on training, education, competency evaluations, and delegated authority.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as appropriate.
- Promote and incorporate safety principles for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Objectively assess situations, consider alternatives, assist in developing realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Develop and apply medical assistant skills and knowledge; interact effectively across departments and follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
- Support productive and efficient daily operations and use resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Emergency backup care.
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
