Certified Medical Assistant- CMA
Core
Provides direct patient care, clinical support, and administrative duties in a clinical environment under provider direction.
Role type
Medical Assistant
Builds
Patient care services and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, EKG administration, wound care, medication administration, specimen collection, sterilization protocols, electronic medical record documentation, patient intake, scheduling, co-payment collection
Preferred skills
Related work experience, Basic Life Support certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, rooming tools, scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Obtain and document patient vital signs and visit information; prepare examination rooms and assist patients; perform clinical tasks like EKGs, wound dressings, and minor surgical support; administer medications and complete patient tests; collect laboratory specimens and perform phlebotomy; handle clerical duties including scheduling and filing; maintain infection prevention protocols and sterilize instruments; reinforce patient education and communicate with providers.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior