Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Multispecialty Clinic - 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.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association (e.g., American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, National Association of Healthcare Professions, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or National Healthcare Association) — required for hire and continued employment.

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 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

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as CAAHEP or ABHES.

Responsibilities

• Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policy/procedure.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Job duties may include handling, transportation, access to, and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Additional requirements

• Certified Medical Assistants work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules established with Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
• Schedules, including shift rotations and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet clinic requirements.
• Age-specific groups served: All.

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.

Pay

Compensation Range: $19.00 – $28.51 per hour. Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.