Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Ponderosa Medical Associates

Community Health Systems•Roswell, NM

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. The role supports clinical and administrative functions, including assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, managing patient intake, and helping ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of an externship program.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT certification.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
Proficiency with medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent patient service.
Time management and organizational abilities for working in a fast-paced environment.
Critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve clinical and administrative challenges.
Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for an employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with clinical procedures, including taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections and vaccines, phlebotomy, urine tests, EKGs, applying splints, and other specialty-specific tasks.
Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
Perform patient intake duties, report test results, conduct phone triage, and document medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
Support administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
Maintain an organized workload and provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment to maintain appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
Educate patients about medications, diets, and other health-related topics, and address questions to ensure understanding.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.