Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Aiken Women's Health

Wellstar Health System • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Performs assigned patient care duties in an outpatient care setting under the direction of a licensed provider (MD/PA/NP) or RN. CMA clinical duties include obtaining vital signs; administering a limited profile of medications and injections according to approved policy; performing simple diagnostic tests; collecting specimens; drawing blood; cleaning equipment; ordering and stocking supplies; and maintaining exam rooms. Assists in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider or RN. Duties are specific to the practice site and may vary by location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or MedCA.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work with all age groups.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
• Skills in phlebotomy, EKG, and manual blood pressure measurement.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vital signs.
• Administer a limited profile of medications and injections according to approved policy.
• Perform simple diagnostic tests.
• Collect specimens and draw blood.
• Clean equipment.
• Order and stock supplies.
• Maintain exam rooms in an outpatient care setting.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider or RN.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED