Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for completing the patient intake process, assisting clinicians with daily care, performing various medical tasks such as taking vital signs, and documenting information in the medical record. The role involves assisting clinicians with administrative tasks, including faxing and phoning in prescriptions, calling for reports and records, and collecting and relaying lab information. Supervision is provided by clinicians, RNs, and the clinical nursing manager.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient intake processes efficiently.
• Assist clinicians with daily patient care and administrative tasks.
• Perform medical tasks including taking and recording vital signs.
• Document patient information accurately in medical records.
• Fax and phone in prescriptions as needed.
• Call for reports and records to support clinicians.
• Collect and relay lab information promptly.

Essential Skills

• Certified Medical Assistant with at least 6 months to 1 year of experience.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited school.
• Experience in patient care, medical assisting, and patient intake.
• Skilled in using EMR systems.
• Ability to take manual blood pressure and perform triage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification from agencies such as AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, NAHP, or ARMA.
• Experience in multi-specialty environments and pediatrics is beneficial.
• EMR experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This position offers a work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with one evening shift from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.