Certified Medical Assistant
Core
Provides clinical and administrative support in a General Internal Medicine clinic, performing patient intake, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and vaccine administration under supervision.
Role type
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Builds
Patient care services and clinic operational support
Domain
Healthcare / General Internal Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
phlebotomy, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, vaccine administration, vital signs measurement, patient education, EKG acquisition, electronic health record documentation, appointment scheduling, infection control compliance, inventory management
Preferred skills
critical thinking, organizational skills, age-appropriate communication, quality improvement initiative participation
Technologies
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, point-of-care testing devices, EKG machines
Responsibilities
Administer vaccines and provide post-vaccine care instructions; collect specimens and perform phlebotomy; obtain and document vital signs and EKGs; schedule patient appointments; maintain immunization records and update EHR; prepare exam rooms and manage clinical supplies; assist clinical staff during procedures and exams; communicate patient information to clinical team.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
