Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program, with demonstrated competency in required skills within 90 days of job entry.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the healthcare provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs and other patient information, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
• Administer ordered medications and vaccines through oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required; perform routine tests such as EKGs as needed.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
• Document patient care plans, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicate test results and care plans to patients by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Keep patient examination rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the practice manager or healthcare providers.
• Complete required safety checklists and quality controls.
• Protect patient safety and privacy rights.
• Assist with front-office work as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, senior staff, or healthcare providers.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
• Yearly bonus
• Sign-on bonus for eligible new hires
• Opportunities for growth
• Supportive team environment