Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by one of the following programs: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS); Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET); or Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). or Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation
• Board certification by NHA or other formal certifying program required
• BLS certification
• Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account available
• Annual CME Stipend
• License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K