Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant works at the Lakeside Women's / OB Clinic as a member of the care team, supporting patient well-being through direct clinical assistance and care coordination. The role includes collaborating on screenings, assisting with clinical procedures, providing health education, and managing administrative tasks while using technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. The CMA helps patients feel at ease by explaining instructions and addressing concerns. The position performs general patient care according to established clinic workflows. Duties include preparing patients for providers, collecting and recording clinical information, preparing specimens and ordered medications or vaccines, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.
Requirements
- Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP).
- Current and valid nationally recognized certification, registration, or recognition for medical assistants (AAMA/CMA, RMA, or NCMA).
- Successfully completed a Medication Aide 40-hour course or hold current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Perform general patient care following established clinic workflows.
- Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Review drug allergies and current medications.
- Complete applicable screening questionnaires and document the reason for the visit.
- Collect and prepare ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Prepare and provide ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Ensure patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
- Assist with clinical procedures and provide health education.
- Explain instructions to patients and address their concerns.
- Use technology to coordinate care and complete administrative tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
