Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team in Fort Wayne. This role is essential for delivering high-quality patient care and supporting clinical operations. You will assist with medical procedures, manage patient intake, and ensure clinic efficiency while providing excellent service. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to start their career in healthcare, with a supportive environment that values teamwork and patient-centered care. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with clinical procedures and patient intake duties.
• Maintain exam rooms and manage clinic communications.

Skills

Medical Office Procedures

Patient Care Techniques

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

Medical Record Systems

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Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. This role supports clinical and administrative functions, including assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, managing patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service.

Essential Functions

1. Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
2. Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
3. Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
4. Completes daily documentation and review of required logs.
5. Supports administrative tasks such as pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance, and managing clinic communications.
6. Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
7. Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
8. Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
10. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
• Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT required or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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