Certified Medical Assistant - FT - Days - Cancer Clinic @LG
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant supports and coordinates care with physicians and other medical teams in the Cancer Center. Duties include rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing basic screenings, collecting information for medication reconciliation, assisting with procedures, scheduling, contacting offices and obtaining records, preparing charts, and completing other assigned duties. The role requires a high school education or equivalent and completion of an accredited medical assistant program or documentation of training. Applicants must be graduates of a medical assistant program with a certificate. Within one year, or as soon as eligible, the employee must take and pass a certification exam from an accepted certifying organization. Basic Lifesaving Certification from the American Heart Association is also required. El Camino Health is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and makes employment decisions based on qualifications and competencies. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities unless they create an undue hardship or an unmitigable direct threat.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or documentation of training.
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant program with a certificate.
- Within one year, or as soon as eligible, take and pass a certification exam from an accepted certifying organization: National Health Career Association (AAMA), California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CMAA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Allied Health.
- Basic Lifesaving Certification from the American Heart Association.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Current clinical experience in ambulatory care as a Certified Medical Assistant is strongly preferred but not required.
- Computer skills, including word processing, email etiquette, and use of EPIC, are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support physicians and/or other medical teams in the Cancer Center.
- Room patients and obtain vital signs.
- Perform basic screening and collect information for medication reconciliation.
- Assist with procedures.
- Schedule appointments or services.
- Call offices and acquire records.
- Prepare charts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
