Certified Medical Assistant

ACCESS MEDICAL CLINIC•Brunswick, GA

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) prepares charts and notes before patient arrival and provides routine support alongside nurses and other medical staff. The role helps track tests and laboratory reporting so results arrive on time and patients are kept informed about their condition and care. Responsibilities also include managing medical supply inventory, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed. The CMA supports clinical care and medical office operations, including patient intake, vital-sign monitoring, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, minor procedures, medication and vaccination administration, patient education, referrals and prior authorizations, test-result notification, registration, and EMR documentation. The role maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA requirements, participates in clinic outreach events, and supports new clinical or operational initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and able to maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
BLS certification upon hire and maintained as current during employment.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Ability to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist and up to 20 lbs overhead.
Ability to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs of force.
Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and to wear protective equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA), which must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Medical office experience.
EMR experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for patient visits by pulling charts and notes and setting up medical equipment.
Monitor and record vital signs and medical history, including surgical and family history.
Perform phlebotomy procedures.
Assist with minor clinical procedures.
Perform point-of-care testing.
Administer medication and vaccinations.
Treat and assist patients with illness or injury.
Gauge a patient's overall state of health.
Provide health education to patients and families and promote patient wellness.
Clean instruments and equipment after use.
Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying patients' visit needs.
Handle referrals and prior authorizations.
Notify patients of test results.
Perform registration duties as needed, including verifying insurance, updating demographics, and scheduling appointments.
Assist nurses and providers with basic medical care and procedures.
Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties.
Use EMR software to provide medical administrative support.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information.
Participate in clinic outreach events to support enrollment initiatives.
Support new clinical and operational initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.