Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA (CCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), or NCCT (NCMA).
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage positively with patients and families and work as a team with staff and providers.
• Ability to use a computer to document required information in the electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and intake processes, collecting vital signs, height, weight, and information related to the patient’s reason for visit.
• Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
• Reviews the patient’s current medication list, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
• Assists the provider during treatments, examinations, and procedures as directed.
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
• Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
• Performs tests such as EKGs and eye exams under the direction of a provider.
• Reviews the patient record to determine whether routine health screenings are required.
• Ensures exam and procedure rooms have appropriate supplies, equipment, forms, and educational materials ready for use.
• Provides patients with after-visit, follow-up, self-care, or procedural instructions and educational materials as directed.
• Prepares, cleans, stocks, and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists with patient registration, check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, scheduling tests and treatments, and referrals.
• Answers clinic telephone calls and assists with the in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.