Certified Medical Assistant – CMA

LiveWell Homecare Agency; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee support services

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an Outpatient Certified Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will obtain patient information, document vital signs, assist with exams, perform EKGs, wound care, minor procedures, phlebotomy, and collect specimens while following safety and privacy policies.

Travel may be required; comprehensive benefits are offered. Responsibilities include scheduling, referrals, co-pay collection, clerical duties, staff orientation

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program (preferred).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required, certified by recognized associations.
• Strong clinical skills, proficiency with electronic records, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient information, vital signs, and visit screening details using electronic medical records.
• Assist in preparing examination and treatment rooms, ensuring patient safety and privacy.
• Support providers during patient visits by performing procedures such as EKGs, wound dressings, and minor surgical assistance.
• Prepare and administer medications, perform laboratory tests, phlebotomy, and collect specimens following policies and demonstrating competency.
• Perform clerical duties including documentation, scheduling, referrals, and collecting co-payments.
• Reinforce patient education, assist with new personnel orientation, and manage inventory of supplies and medications.
• Maintain infection control protocols, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment operates correctly.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical skills

EMR proficiency

Communication

Education

1-year certificate

2-year diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Role: Outpatient Certified Medical Assistant responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain and document patient information, vital signs, and visit screening details using electronic medical records.
• Assist in preparing examination and treatment rooms, ensuring patient safety and privacy.
• Support providers during patient visits by performing procedures such as EKGs, wound dressings, and minor surgical assistance.
• Prepare and administer medications, perform laboratory tests, phlebotomy, and collect specimens following policies and demonstrating competency.
• Perform clerical duties including documentation, scheduling, referrals, and collecting co-payments.
• Reinforce patient education, assist with new personnel orientation, and manage inventory of supplies and medications.
• Maintain infection control protocols, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment operates correctly.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of a recognized 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program (preferred).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required, certified by recognized associations.
• Strong clinical skills, proficiency with electronic records, and excellent communication abilities.

Additional Information:

The role involves clinical environment work, with possible travel, and requires adherence to policies and safety standards. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and various employee support services.