Certified Medical Assistant - CMA
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider). This role involves assisting with treatments ordered by a provider, performing select clinical duties, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording information on patient charts. The CMA will also prepare treatment rooms, perform basic clerical duties such as answering phones and maintaining records, and manage basic materials like ordering and stocking supplies. Additionally, the CMA may document provider encounters, transcribe patient orders for tests and medications, and assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- CMA Certification required upon hire/transfer date.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education OR experience, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
- Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
- Perform select clinical duties.
- Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
- Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
- Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
- Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- May document the provider's encounter with patients.
- List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
- Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
