Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will support the care team through direct patient care and care coordination. The role includes assisting with screenings and clinical procedures, providing health education, managing administrative tasks, and using technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will help patients feel at ease by explaining instructions and addressing their concerns. Success in the role calls for clinical knowledge, technological fluency, compassion, adaptability, continuous learning, and teamwork. CommonSpirit Health was formed through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. It has more than 700 care sites across the United States, including clinics, hospitals, home-based care, and virtual care services. CommonSpirit describes its commitment to building healthy communities, advocating for people who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing happens.
Requirements
- High school diploma in General Studies or GED in General Studies, upon hire.
- One of the following credentials, upon hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA); Certified Medical Assistant (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT); National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP); Registered Medical Assistant (AMT); Registered Medical Assistant; or Cert Med Asst - MMCI.
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
- Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
- Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, and weight, as well as drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
- May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
- May perform routine tests, including EKGs.
- Collaborate on comprehensive screenings and assist with clinical procedures.
- Provide health education and manage administrative tasks, using technology to coordinate care.
- Explain instructions to patients and address their concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
