Certified Medical Assistant – CMA

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a healthcare setting. You will document patient information in EMR, prepare exam rooms, assist patients during visits, and perform direct patient care tasks under provider supervision.

The role also involves administering medications (excluding IVs), processing specimens, handling scheduling and referrals, and supporting infection control and patient education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Certification from recognized bodies mandatory (NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA).
• Strong communication, organizational and technical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Document patient information such as vital signs, visit reasons, and medication review using electronic medical records.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, assist patients with visits, and ensure safety and privacy.
• Perform direct patient care tasks like EKGs, wound dressings, and minor procedures under provider supervision.
• Administer medications (excluding IVs), collect specimens, and support laboratory functions.
• Handle clerical duties including scheduling, referrals, co-pay collection, and documentation for accurate medical records.
• Facilitate patient education, manage inventory of supplies, and maintain infection control standards.
• Participate in patient safety, quality improvement programs, and support new staff orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited medical assistant program

Tools

EMR/electronic medical records

Job description

Role Overview: Provides clinical and administrative support in a healthcare setting as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities include:

• Documenting patient information such as vital signs, visit reasons, and medication review using electronic medical records.
• Preparing exam and treatment rooms, assisting patients with visits, and ensuring safety and privacy.
• Performing direct patient care tasks like EKGs, wound dressings, and minor procedures under provider supervision.
• Administering medications (excluding IVs), collecting specimens, and supporting laboratory functions.
• Handling clerical duties including scheduling, referrals, co-pay collection, and documentation for accurate medical records.
• Facilitating patient education, managing inventory of supplies, and maintaining infection control standards.
• Participating in patient safety, quality improvement programs, and supporting new staff orientation.

Qualifications & Skills: High school diploma or equivalent required; graduation from accredited medical assistant program preferred. Certification from recognized bodies (NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA) is mandatory. Strong communication, organizational, and technical skills are essential.