Medical Assistant (Certified) - Family Medicine

Role Overview

The Certified/Registered Medical Assistant supports patient care and administrative duties in a medical practice, ensuring smooth office operations.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Collecting medical history
• Conducting diagnostic tests
• Administering medications
• Performing procedures like urine catheterizations and cast applications
• Providing patient education
• Handling administrative tasks such as check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, referrals, benefits verification, and EMR management
• Communicating with patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers
• Ensuring compliance with department-specific competencies

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant certifications (e.g., NCCT, AAMA, AMT, AHA BLS, NHA)
• A high school diploma or GED
• Proficiency in point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and patient interaction
• Ability to perform clinical procedures, manage EMR tasks, and administer injections