Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Education

Hendrick Medical Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist clinicians and support patient care in the clinic. The CMA will provide information to patients to help them utilize and benefit from services, and may be assigned to a specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).

Candidates should have a high school diploma or CMA training, at least one year of related experience, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to a medical practice.
• Ability to convey information effectively to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to patients to help them utilize clinical services.
• May be assigned to a specific medical specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Medical office protocols

Patient education

Interpersonal diplomacy

Procedural knowledge

Task prioritization

Professional image

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or CMA training

Community college course in medical assisting

Job description

Hendrick Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist clinicians and support patient care in the clinic. The CMA will provide information to patients to help them utilize and benefit from services, and may be assigned to a specialty department (e.g., orthopedics).

Candidates should have a high school diploma or CMA training, at least one year of related experience, and current CPR certification.