Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

TEEMA Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for an outpatient healthcare setting in Seattle. This full-time role supports both clinical and administrative tasks with a Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

The CMA will interview patients, record vitals, perform basic lab work, assist physicians, manage charts, and handle front-desk duties to ensure smooth patient flow. A national CMA certification and BLS are required, with hands-on externship experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience required.
• National CMA certification or CMA certificate/diploma with hands-on externship.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document vitals.
• Maintain accurate patient health records.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist with clinical procedures.
• Administer medications within scope and state regulations.
• Perform basic lab testing and specimen collection.
• Operate EKGs and other diagnostic equipment as permitted.
• Provide front-desk and administrative support, including scheduling.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Laboratory procedures

EKGs

Communication

Organization

Patient-service

Education

National CMA certification

CMA certificate/diploma with hands-on externship

BLS certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

What You’ll Do

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will provide both clinical and administrative support in a professional outpatient healthcare setting. Responsibilities include:

• Interview patients and obtain and document vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient health records.

• Prepare examination and treatment rooms for patient care.

• Clean and sterilize medical instruments and equipment according to established procedures.

• Administer medications, including injections, within scope of practice and applicable state regulations.

• Perform approved laboratory testing and specimen collection.

• Operate EKGs and other diagnostic equipment as permitted by state regulations.

• Assist providers with clinical procedures and patient care as needed.

• Provide front-desk and administrative support, including scheduling appointments and assisting with patient flow.

• Make patient follow-up calls as directed.

• Monitor inventory and order medical and clinical supplies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant experience required.

• National certification in Medical Assisting from a Premise Health-approved organization OR a Certificate/Diploma and transcripts from an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes a successfully completed hands-on externship.

• Fully online Medical Assistant programs without a hands-on externship are not accepted.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on training through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or an equivalent healthcare-provider program is required.

• Strong clinical skills, including vital signs, injections, laboratory procedures, and EKGs.

• Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.

• Ability to support both clinical and administrative functions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.