Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Part Time - Pediatrics

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join their Pediatrics team in Fort Wayne. This entry-level position involves supporting clinical and administrative functions, assisting with procedures, and providing excellent patient service. Ideal for candidates with a CMA certification and a passion for healthcare.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs and administering injections.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms and performs patient intake duties.
• Supports administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and verifying insurance.

Skills

Knowledge of medical office procedures

Proficiency in medical record systems

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Completed externship program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Part Time - Pediatrics

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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.

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

• 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.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Completes daily documentation and review of required logs.
• Supports administrative tasks such as pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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 and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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