Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Patient Care Technician applicants must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within two weeks of hire and maintain current certification thereafter.
• Certified Medical Assistant applicants must hold certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, or NAHP as a CCMA, CMA, or equivalent certification listed in the posting.
• Certified Medical Assistant applicants must hold current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or a recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Certified Medical Assistant applicants must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and implement detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures.
• Ability to make accurate physical observations of patients.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain required annual competencies.
• Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive hand and arm movements, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• For Patient Care Technician applicants: one year of patient care work experience in a healthcare facility.
• For Patient Care Technician applicants: Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, or Paramedic certification; a bachelor’s degree; or enrollment in a healthcare-related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution or equivalent training.
• For Certified Medical Assistant applicants: completion of an accredited medical assisting program and one year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in clinic workflows that may include patient triage, in-clinic procedures, assessments, patient education, medication administration, CVC line care, obtaining EKGs, and care coordination.
• Work alongside providers during patient clinic visits to provide patient care.
• Collaborate with nurses, administrative assistants, social workers, pharmacists, phlebotomists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Follow detailed instructions when carrying out therapeutic procedures and make accurate physical observations of patients.