Certified Medical Assistant
Core
Provides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians in an outpatient setting, performing technical duties and administrative tasks.
Role type
Medical Assistant
Builds
Patient care services and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, EKG administration, wound dressing, medication administration (non-IV), specimen collection, sterilization protocols, electronic medical record documentation, patient scheduling, infection prevention
Preferred skills
Prior related work experience, BLS certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, rooming tools, scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Obtain and document patient vital signs and visit information; Perform clinical procedures including EKGs, wound dressings, and minor surgical support; Administer medications and collect laboratory specimens; Prepare examination rooms and sterilize instruments; Manage patient scheduling and billing inquiries; Reinforce patient education and communicate with providers.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior
