Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you support healthcare professionals and patients by working closely with doctors to provide care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatment under physician guidance.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and ensuring supplies are well-stocked.
• Guide patients from the waiting room and help them get ready for their examination.
• Interview patients and update medical records, collecting detailed medical information to help the physician understand patient needs. Ensure paperwork is ready before the visit.
• Record patient's vital signs—pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Prepare patients for exams, tests, procedures, and x-rays.
• Perform regular patient tests including electrocardiograms and collecting blood and urine samples for processing.
• Administer routine medications and vaccinations as directed. Monitor for adverse reactions and report to the physician.
• Change both sterile and non-sterile dressings as needed, and remove sutures and staples when requested.
• Maintain detailed documentation with precision.
• Provide patient-focused service, performing each task proficiently and diligently.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by a reputable professional healthcare association.
• A clear understanding of medical administration safety procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of the five patient rights:
• Identify the correct patient.
• Administer the correct medication.
• Ensure the right dosage.
• Use the right administration method.
• Adhere to the right schedule.
• Ability to accurately document patient information abiding by organizational policies and regulatory standards, including privacy laws.
• Ability to closely observe a patient's general physical condition, reporting any noticeable abnormalities to the healthcare provider.
• Adept at administering injections and drawing blood.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to foster trust and rapport with patients, appearing friendly, reassuring, and approachable.
• Willingness and ability to follow instructions from doctors.
• Familiarity with medical charts and records.
• Keen eye for details.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 year of experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Cert Medical Assistant (CMA): Must be CMA from one of the following:
• Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT
• Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA
• Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA
• Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP or AAH
• Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP
• Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA.