Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For Certified Medical Assistant I, 0–3 years of patient-care experience as a medical assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
• For Certified Medical Assistant II, 3–5 years of patient-care experience as a medical assistant or in a similar role is required.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Medical Assistant (AMT); Registered Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Personnel); Registered Medical Assistant (American Allied Health); Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (National HealthCareer Association); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT); or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (National Association for Health Professionals).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients.
• Ability to communicate information effectively.
• Ability to observe and obtain information from relevant sources.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to complete work tasks.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to be understanding and sensitive to the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• For Certified Medical Assistant I, 0–3 years of patient-care experience as a medical assistant or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including taking vital signs and patient history, and performing venipuncture, laboratory and x-ray tasks, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by the provider or clinical supervisor.
• Adhere to applicable National Patient Safety Goals.
• Contribute to patient assessment and reassessment.
• Monitor and document patient status.
• Manage a large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette.
• Organize workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
• Retrieve and transport medications, instruments, and supplies as needed.
• Follow standard precautions when working with potential hazards, including infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals.
• Stock exam rooms, take inventory, and order supplies.
• Make scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• Assist with procedures, maintaining a sterile field and labeling specimens when necessary.
• Gather and document information about patient condition, including lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status, and potential complications.
• Clean, sterilize, and/or perform high-level disinfection of scopes, probes, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Participate in developing the plan of care and implement and evaluate appropriate patient care interventions, which may include administering oral, intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous medications, excluding narcotics, as directed by a physician or physician assistant.
• Reinforce patient education about medications, post-surgical care, special diets, and changes in treatment plans.
• Transmit prescription refills as directed.
• Arrange hospital admissions and patient care services.
• Precept new medical assistants as needed.
• Participate in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and safety-event reporting.
• De-escalate patient concerns.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for qualified individuals.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and other benefits.