Medical Assistant (MA) - Geriatrics

About the Role

Medical Assistants work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of licensed clinical professionals in a geriatric primary care clinic. MAs facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience and make a difference every day in patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Room set up and patient preparation
• Taking vitals (Manual & Electronic)
• Perform EKGs
• Drawing blood and administering injections and immunizations
• Performing office tests (Point of Care Testing)
• Pharmacology duties
• Administrative tasks
• Assisting with in-office procedures and treatments

Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of an accredited/approved Medical Assistant program and externship, MA internship, EMT, or Paramedic program
• In absence of completed MA program/externship/internship, must have 2+ years of clinical experience providing clinical support in a community-based clinic, subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
  • National Healthcareer Association (CCMA)
  • National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
• Preferred: New graduate or 1+ years of previous clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience caring for older adults or in a geriatric setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion for aging populations
• Ability to work with patients who may have cognitive, sensory, or mobility impairments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why Geriatric Primary Care

• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families
• Support whole-person care that includes physical, emotional, and social health
• Make a direct impact on quality of life, independence, and dignity for older adults

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.