Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Intensivists Atrium
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant assists providers and other clinical staff with patient intake, examination preparation, treatment, and minor procedures. The role includes obtaining patient history and vital signs, documenting in the electronic medical record, collecting specimens when required, and carrying out clinical orders within the employee’s scope of competency and licensure. Duties may include administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection. The medical assistant manages follow-up tracking for office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures; assists with results follow-up as directed by the provider; schedules specialist or outpatient referrals; and completes related forms and requisitions, including CPT/ICD-10 coding. The role also involves answering questions and providing patient and family education as directed by the provider, maintaining compliance with applicable clinical and workplace policies, and supporting smooth clinic operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certified medical assistant work experience.
- A qualifying certification: CCMA from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), NCCT Certified Medical Assistant, or RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining basic patient information and preparing patients for examinations, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
- Obtain patient history and review of systems, measure vital signs, and document information in the patient chart according to clinical protocols.
- Perform basic rooming functions, including vital signs and screening questions.
- Draw and collect blood or other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
- Carry out provider orders within scope of competency, including administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection.
- Manage tracking for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures.
- Assist with managing test results and follow-up as determined by the provider.
- Complete delegated tasks within the scope of certification, licensure, and competency to support patient care.
- Schedule specialist or outpatient referrals and complete referral or laboratory forms and requisitions, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
- Document patient care in the electronic medical record using standardized workflows and processes.
- Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members as directed by the provider.
- Understand testing values and their relationship to patient status, and take appropriate next steps within scope and licensure.
- Stay informed about clinic and organizational matters by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the intranet.
- Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines, and organizational policies including Compliance and HIPAA.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service and contribute positively to team goals.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator to support effective office operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
