Certified Medical Assistant - PRN - Clinic

North Okaloosa Medical Center; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, FL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient care under supervision. The role includes assisting with procedures, preparing exam rooms, managing patient intake, and helping maintain efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service.

The ideal candidate holds CMA certification (AAMA or NCMA) and has 0–1 years of experience or externship, with knowledge of medical terminology, EMR proficiency, and strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical procedures and vital signs.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits.
• Handle patient intake, document information, and coordinate referrals.
• Support administrative duties: scheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification.
• Educate patients on medications and health topics.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Patient care

EMR proficiency

Infection control

Time management

Communication

Education

CMA Certification (AAMA/NCMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• 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