Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Family Practice

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, height, weight, temp and BMI.
• Collect and document patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform EKGs/ECGs
• Under Supervision Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments as directed and within scope of practice, under supervision.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and processing of lab results.
• Download, process, and transmit cardiac monitoring data.
• Other duties as assigned
• Schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Obtain insurance authorizations, for office visits, medications, procedures and referrals as required.
• Manage patient communications, including phone calls, portal messages, and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Process prescription refill requests according to office protocols, under provider supervision/delegation.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
• Maintain examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
• Maintain competency and certification requirements.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant-

High school Diploma or equivalent or higher

1 year experience in direct patient care -preferred

AHA BLS Certification

Possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision-making skills.