Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareers Association (CCMA) required. For those with at least 6 months of prior work experience as an MA, or a certificate of completion from a Medical Assistant program, CCMA certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment with CHN; for those with less than 6 months of experience as an MA, CCMA certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment as an MA with CHN.
• Current AHA BLS certification is required.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Good communication skills are required, both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Six months or more Medical Assistance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN/LVN and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, and consults with other health team members as required.
• Ability to assist nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN/LPN/LVN and/or physician.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values.