Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant II provides clinical support in a primary care clinic, collaborating with the healthcare team and patients and families to identify and meet comprehensive needs while promoting health, well-being, and safety. The role performs clinical tasks as directed by providers, maintains accurate chart documentation, participates in professional development, and may assist with front-office duties. The position contributes to an efficient, patient-focused environment and supports relationship-based care and the organization’s mission. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, performing therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, supporting care planning and coordination, educating patients and families, and encouraging engagement in their healthcare. The role may also precept and mentor new staff or medical assistant students. Growth within the MA Clinical Ladder is valued.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- National certification as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant through AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NAHP, NHA, or NCCT.
- Successful completion of all Medical Assistant Core Skills and additional specialty-specific competencies defined within the Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Medical Assisting Program/Trade/Technical School.
- Completion of an EMT Program/Trade/Technical School.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, and review of medical records and clinical data; evaluate patient responses and report findings to the responsible provider.
- Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including vital signs, mini treatments and procedures, prevention services, previsit planning, postvisit follow-up, and medication refills under protocol for existing treatment plans.
- Help ensure efficient patient flow through the clinic.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Identify barriers to patient participation in individualized care plans and ability to self-manage health conditions, to support care planning and coordination.
- Assess patient and family health literacy, learning barriers, readiness, needs, and ability; provide education and evaluate its effectiveness.
- Encourage patient engagement using motivational interviewing, evidence-based self-management support protocols, tools, and teach-back methodology.
- Precept and mentor new staff or medical assistant students as needed.
- Maintain accurate chart documentation and participate in professional development.
- Potentially assist with front-office duties.
Benefits
- Generous benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
