Certified Medical Assistant - CMA

Vetted Solutions; State College (Centre County); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vetted Solutions in State College, PA, seeks an outpatient Certified Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a busy ambulatory setting. You will document patient information, vitals, medication reviews, and screening data using electronic medical records, and prepare examination rooms for visits.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs, wound care, minor surgical support, phlebotomy, and collecting lab specimens.

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication, organizational, and infection control skills.
• Experience with ambulatory care is a plus.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from recognized bodies.

Aufgaben

• Obtain and document patient information, vital signs, medication review, and screening data using electronic medical records.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist patients with visits, ensuring safety and privacy.
• Perform direct patient care tasks such as EKGs, wound dressings, minor surgical support, and medication administration (excluding intravenous).
• Collect lab specimens, perform phlebotomy, and support laboratory functions.
• Handle clerical duties like scheduling, referrals, co-pay collection, and documentation to ensure efficient clinic operation.
• Support patient education, communicate with providers, and assist with orientation of new staff.
• Maintain infection control protocols, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment functionality.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organization

Infection control

Ausbildung

Medical Assistant program (1-year certificate or 2-year diploma)

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

This position is for outpatient Certified Medical Assistants responsible for providing top-quality patient care in an ambulatory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient information, vital signs, medication review, and screening data using electronic medical records.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist patients with visits, ensuring safety and privacy.
• Perform direct patient care tasks such as EKGs, wound dressings, minor surgical support, and medication administration (excluding intravenous).
• Collect lab specimens, perform phlebotomy, and support laboratory functions.
• Handle clerical duties like scheduling, referrals, co-pay collection, and documentation to ensure efficient clinic operation.
• Support patient education, communicate with providers, and assist with orientation of new staff.
• Maintain infection control protocols, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment functionality.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of a 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required, with certification from recognized bodies such as NHA, AMT, AAMA, among others.
• Strong communication, organizational, and infection control skills.

Additional Details

• Work in a clinical environment; travel may be required.
• Supportive of ongoing patient communication, documentation, and team collaboration.