Certified Medical Assistant II

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant II is responsible for performing various clinical tasks to support patient care. Key responsibilities include assisting in the intake and rooming process, collecting vital signs and relevant patient data, and supporting healthcare providers in treatment and examination procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct rooming and intake processes, including collecting vital signs, height, weight, and patient visit-related data.
• Gather comprehensive patient and family medical and social history.
• Review patients’ current medication lists, allergies, and preferred pharmacies.
• Assist providers during treatments, examinations, and procedures as directed.
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
• Administer medications under the guidance of a provider.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as EKGs and eye exams as directed by a provider.
• Review patient records to determine requirements for routine health screenings.
• Ensure exam and procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Provide patients with after-visit instructions, follow-up care, and educational materials.
• Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam and treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
• Assist with patient registration, check in/check out processes, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Answer clinic telephones and assist with in-basket queries as directed by a provider or nurse.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
• Perform additional duties such as precepting new medical assistants and managing clinic supply ordering, if certified.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position efficiently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive engagement with patients and families; collaborative teamwork with staff and providers.
• Proficient in using electronic medical records for documentation.
• At least one year of full-time experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrated competencies as outlined in the Medical Assistant Certified Advancement Worksheet.

Education and Certifications:

• No specific educational background required, although completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification from a recognized body (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NHA, NRCMA, or NCMA) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required.

Schedule:

The position typically operates Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Experience Requirement:

Recent ObGyn experience is required for this position.