Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Plains, PA

Dignity Health; Plains (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Certified Medical Assistant in Plains, PA. The CMA provides patient care under supervision, supports clinical and administrative functions, and ensures efficient clinic operations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs and wound care.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties and manages clinic communications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 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) 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, phlebotomy, vaccines, 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.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, 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
• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
  
  

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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