Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - GI/Nephrology - Days

About the Role

The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants
  • American Medical Technologists
  • National Association of Healthcare Professions
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants
  • National Healthcare Association
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience

• Required:
  • One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if not a graduate of a medical assistant program
  • No work experience required if a graduate of a medical assistant program
  • Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft and email
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Preferred:
  • Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
  • Previous experience in an academic health care environment

Education/Training

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program accredited by:
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Independent Actions

Functions under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem-solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies/procedures. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for:

• Time/schedule changes
• Legal issues
• Directed care that deviates from standard
• Identifying educational resources to meet developmental needs

Job duties may include handling, transportation, access to, and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Physical Requirements

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast-paced environment, able to handle multiple priorities, able to adapt to frequent change

Schedule

Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements and/or as needed.

Pay

Compensation Range: $19.00 - $28.51. Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors, including relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.