Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will support the care team and contribute to patient well-being through direct patient care and care coordination. You will collaborate on screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide health education, and manage administrative tasks using technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will help patients feel at ease by explaining instructions and addressing their concerns. Success in this role requires clinical knowledge, technological fluency, compassion, adaptability, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork.
Requirements
- High school graduate in General Studies or GED in General Studies.
- One of the following certifications upon hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA or NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT); National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP); Registered Medical Assistant (AMT); Registered Medical Assistant; or Cert Med Asst - MMCI.
- Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
- Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
- Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, and weight, as well as drug allergies, current medications, and the presenting problem.
- Draw and collect blood samples when required and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
- Perform routine tests, including EKGs, as needed.
- Collaborate on comprehensive screenings and assist with clinical procedures.
- Provide health education and explain instructions to patients, addressing their concerns.
- Manage administrative tasks and use technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
