Certified Medical Assistant
Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
- Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
- Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
- Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
- Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
- Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
- Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
- Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
- Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
- Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
- May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position will have the following background and experience:
- Level 1: High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred. This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements): Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. Phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements): Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting. Current CPR certification required.