Under the supervision of the physician and/or practice manager, assists and delivers patient care duties, and provides administrative support throughout the practice.
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for:
- Assists physician in examinations.
- Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician. Takes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by physician. Keeps medical records in accordance to procedures and forms.
- Keeps rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies. Prepares sterilization as required. Assists physicians with office based procedures.
- Any other duties relating to the business operation of the medical practice that may be assigned by the physician(s) or practice office manager.
Job Requirements:
- Credentialing (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA)
- Completion of an accredited program that meets nationally accepted standards – certificate or degree in Medical Assisting or Medical Office Management; experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Within 15 months from date of hire, continued employment will require successful attainment and retention of one of the following certification/registration CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT) or RMA (through ARMA) plus documented completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments and public, follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks, be patient, courteous and tactful.
- Computer literate in use of word processing and email.