Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant is a member of the clinical support team who works under the supervision of healthcare providers to deliver patient-centered care. The role supports patient well-being and safety while helping maintain a clean, professional, and efficient clinical environment. By bridging patient intake and provider examinations, the assistant helps optimize clinic workflows and provide a seamless healthcare experience for the community. Daily work includes greeting and preparing patients, recording vital signs, reviewing medication history, and documenting visit reasons. The assistant collects and prepares laboratory specimens, administers ordered medications or vaccines, stocks and sanitizes exam rooms, maintains safety checklists, and performs quality control measures. Patient concerns are escalated to appropriate clinical staff in a timely manner. The position requires graduation from an accredited medical assisting program, a current qualifying national medical assistant certification, and BLS-CPR certification. A Nebraska Medication Aide credential is required within 90 days of hire. The role also calls for computer literacy, strong mathematical skills, effective communication, problem-solving ability, and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards in a fast-paced medical practice.
Requirements
- Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP; programs accredited by other credentialed bodies may be considered if they included a formal externship.
- High school graduate or equivalent upon hire.
- A current required medical assistant certification upon hire, such as CCMA, CMA, CMA-NHA, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA, RMA-AAH, or CMA-MMCI.
- Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) certification upon hire.
- Nebraska Medication Aide (MEDAID:NE) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Computer literacy and ability to navigate clinical documentation systems.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to resolve complex problems.
- Commitment to ethical and regulatory standards.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for their visits.
- Record vital signs, review medication history, and document the reason for each visit.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
- Administer medications or vaccines as ordered.
- Stock and sanitize exam rooms.
- Maintain safety checklists and perform quality control measures.
- Escalate patient concerns to appropriate clinical staff in a timely manner.
- Help optimize clinic workflows and maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $4,800 for eligible new hires.
- Educational assistance of up to $8,000 for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
