CMA
JPS Health Network
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About the Role
The Certified Medical Assistant I-IV provides medical assistance under the supervision of the physician, physician's assistant, or nursing staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with patient care by completing screening questions, medication reviews, obtaining vital signs, and recording height, weight, and other patient data as required.
- Prepares exam space for scheduled procedures.
- Documents all care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Delivers care appropriate for the patient’s age and development.
- Ensures exam rooms, supply rooms and other areas of the clinic are clean and well stocked.
- Cleans equipment according to instructions for use and ensures equipment has current safety inspection dates.
- Assists with scheduling appointments, completes electronic patient messages, medication refill requests and patient forms.
- Collects lab specimens as directed.
- Administers approved medications as directed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
- Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in department orientation and maintained throughout employment when working within the Behavioral Health Department.
- Electronic medical record documentation.
Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant I: 0-1.99 years of relevant experience.
- Certified Medical Assistant II: 2-4.99 years of relevant experience.
- Certified Medical Assistant III: 5-9.99 years of relevant experience.
- Certified Medical Assistant IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
- Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in department orientation and maintained throughout employment when working within the Behavioral Health setting.