Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Multispecialty Clinic - Days
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of a physician. The role functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN to provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. Duties may include handling, transporting, accessing, and/or contacting medications and related supplies. The position serves all age-specific groups. Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements. Compensation ranges from $19.00 to $28.51; actual offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NAHP, ARMA, or NHA; certification is required for hire and continued employment.
- One year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years if not a graduate of a medical assistant program; no work experience is required if the individual is a graduate of such a program.
- Previous experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft applications and email.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to meet the stated physical, mental/sensory, and emotional demands, including lifting 20–50 pounds, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching; strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking, managing multiple priorities, and adapting to change.
- Availability to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, with shift rotations and schedules subject to adjustment.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
- Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting training program, such as one accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and the plan of care under physician direction.
- Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, following applicable policies and procedures.
- Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as job duties require.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
