Certified Medical Assistant

About This Role

This role is responsible for coordinating patient care before, during, and after office visits by assisting providers, maintaining exam room standards, performing clinical procedures, and ensuring effective patient-provider communication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between patients and providers by collecting and sharing pertinent information and following provider directives
• Prepare patients for visits, including rooming, obtaining vitals, reviewing intake paperwork, prepping materials, and accurately entering data into the EMR system
• Assist with cast and soft goods application and removal, as well as suture and staple removal
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and restock rooms at the end of each day
• Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace as needed
• Assist providers in preparing prescriptions and completing patient forms (work release, disability, FMLA, etc.)
• Retrieve and respond to voicemails within 24 business hours and document actions in the EMR system
• Prepare patients’ electronic charts and verify testing results prior to visits
• Perform laboratory tests as needed
• Maintain medical supply inventory and ensure proper maintenance of medical equipment

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Certificate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• One to two years of experience in a medical or healthcare setting preferred, including patient-facing or front office responsibilities

Nice to Have

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program
• 1-2 years of experience in a medical or healthcare setting
• Experience with office medical procedures, EMR systems, insurance verification, and managed care operations
• Experience working in fast-paced clinical environments while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Experience using medical software and computer systems with strong overall technical proficiency
• Experience communicating effectively with patients, families, providers, and staff
• Experience building collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in daily tasks
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team to support clinical operations
• Experience handling patient interactions with professionalism, empathy, and compassion
• BLS certification

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications