Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

Interim HealthCare of Augusta; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Augusta seeks a Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) for our pediatric outpatient clinic. You will greet patients, obtain vital signs, assist with exams, administer vaccines, and support caregivers with care plans while maintaining EMR accuracy.

This role requires a completed accredited CMA program, active CMA certification, BLS, and EMR familiarity; pediatric immunization knowledge and a calm bedside manner are essential. Travel between clinic locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Active CCMA (NHA) or CMA (NRCMA) certification required.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred but not required.
• Current BLS certification.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of pediatric immunizations, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols

Responsibilities

• Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs, growth measurements, medical history, and complaints.
• Perform assessments within scope of practice and document findings in the EMR.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and pediatric supplies.
• Assist providers with pediatric examinations, procedures, wound care, splinting, nebulizer treatments, and other ordered interventions.
• Administer childhood immunizations following CDC guidelines and verify documentation of VIS sheets.
• Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered.
• Perform pediatric screenings such as vision and hearing.
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, urinalysis, etc.).
• May assist with phlebotomy using pediatric techniques.
• Support parents with medication instructions, care plans, and follow-up.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of equipment.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies per office protocol and participate in drills.
• Track provider orders and maintain EMR buckets.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assistant program

Tools

EMR experience

EMR system familiarity

Job description

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

Position Summary:

TheCMA in a pediatric office supports providers and clinical staff by performing patient-care, administrative, and clinical tasks specific to children and adolescents. This role ensures efficient clinic operations, high-quality pediatric care, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs (manual BP), growth measurements (height/length, weight, head circumference, BMI percentile), medical history, and chef complaint.
• Perform assessments within scope of practice and document findings in theEMR
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and pediatric supplies.
• Assist providers with pediatric examinations, procedures, wound care, splinting, nebulizer treatments, and other ordered interventions.
• Administer childhood immunizations following CDC/ACIP guidelines and verify proper documentation of VIS sheets
• Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered by the provider.
• Perform pediatric clinical tasks such as vision and hearing screenings.
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, urinalysis, etc.).
• May assist with or performphlebotomy using techniques appropriate for pediatric patients
• Support parents with instructions for medication, care plans, and follow-up.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of medical equipment.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies according to office protocol and participate in routine emergency drills.
• Responsible for tracking provider orders and maintainingEMR buckets.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• ActiveCCMA (NHA) or CMA (NRCMA) certification required.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred but not required.
• CurrentBLS certification.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of pediatric immunizations, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25–30 lbs (including assisting toddlers).
• Ability to assist or position pediatric patients safely.

Work Environment:

• Outpatient pediatric clinic setting.
• May require occasional travel between clinic locations.
• Must maintain confidentiality of pediatric health information in accordance withHIPAA.
• Rotation of weekend clinics may be required.

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