Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant assists a physician with the daily operations of the physician’s office. The role maintains efficient patient flow and supports patient care, including exams, procedures, and patient education, under the direction and supervision of a physician. It performs triage, monitors and records the vitals of visiting patients, performs EKGs and phlebotomy as applicable, and ensures medical documentation of office visits. The assistant may also support the office and scheduling coordinator in their absence, if necessary. All interactions with patients, the public, physicians, and other personnel should be friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of program completion.
- Medical Assistant certification through NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT, ARMA, or HPRUS; the employer allows 90 days to obtain certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of the diploma.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the physician with the daily operations of the physician’s office.
- Maintain efficient patient flow and assist with patient care, including exams, procedures, and patient education under physician direction and supervision.
- Perform triage and monitor and record the vitals of visiting patients.
- Perform EKGs and phlebotomy, as applicable.
- Ensure medical documentation of office visits.
- Ensure contacts with patients, the public, physicians, and other personnel are friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate.
- Assist the office and scheduling coordinator in their absence, if necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for new hires only.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
