Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant performs clinical support procedures under the direct supervision of the Office Nurse or Physician. This position requires adherence to various tasks and responsibilities, reflecting professionalism through personal appearance and demeanor. Key attributes include the ability to manage stressful situations with calmness, a caring nature, and a genuine enjoyment of working with patients. Confidentiality and discretion are paramount in all interactions related to practice, employees, and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, injections, child immunizations, lab tests, and other procedures pertinent to the practice within the scope of Medical Assistant certification.
• Assist physicians during examinations, including taking vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
• Ensure examination rooms are cleaned and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Handle patient phone calls as directed by the physician.
• Provide instructions to patients as directed by the physician.
• Requisition supplies as needed to maintain adequate inventory.
• Assist in maintaining medical records and complete required documentation such as referral forms and lab slips.
• Guide patients to and from exam rooms, preparing them for examinations and procedures.
• Support nursing procedures as directed by the physician.
• Collaborate with team members and demonstrate flexibility in fulfilling operational needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant curriculum with specialized training in the field.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical setting.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Benefits Offered

• Medical Insurance (multiple options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance (multiple options available)
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Employee Life Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Child Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses