Certified Medical Assistant

Proactive MD; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive MD in Indiana seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support clinical and clerical operations within the health and wellness center. The CMA assists providers and performs tests and procedures as directed, while contributing to patient engagement and outreach.

The role emphasizes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and coordination with the Nursing Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and a supportive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Experience with pediatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work.
• Knowledge of HIPAA.
• Certification in hearing and fit testing preferred or willingness to certify.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatments ordered by provider under supervision by a provider or RN.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering phones, maintaining records, and filing.
• Manage materials: order and stock supplies; help maintain a clean environment.
• Document provider encounters and transcribe orders for tests, radiology, and medications.

Skills

Blood draw

Communication

Prioritization

HIPAA knowledge

BLS certification

CMA certification

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is at the forefront of Proactive MD's clinical operations and is a champion of our Patient Promise: "We are only and always about the patient. We Promise to fight for their greatest good." The mission of the CMA is to support the health and wellness center's clinical and clerical operations. As directed by the provider and Health Center Nurse Manager, the CMA assists the provider and performs appropriate tests and procedures. The CMA is responsible for administrative tasks for the health and wellness center and may assist in employee/patient engagement and outreach.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties
• Interviews patients measure vital signs and record information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment
• May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to draw blood and confident in blood draw skills
• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred
• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association valid for at least 90 days after start date
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to prioritize needs and plan work accordingly
• Knowledge of HIPAA
• Certification in hearing and fit testing preferred or willing to get certified.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screen

Proactive MD is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, amnesty status, or veteran status applicable to state and federal laws.