Certified Medical Assistant

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you'll gather patient information, work with the healthcare team to assess and provide age-appropriate care, and assist with examinations, treatments, and laboratory testing.

What You Will Do

Collect patient information, prepare patients for examinations, administer medications, and provide patient education. You'll also coordinate follow-up care, collect and process specimens, and maintain clinical supplies and medication inventories.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You'll work in a team environment, communicate clearly with patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. You'll also have opportunities for continuing education and certification.

Requirements

• Collects and accurately documents patient information, vital signs, BMI, height, weight, medications, allergies, and reasons for visits
• Prepares patients for examinations, assists providers with treatments and testing, and documents care within the scope of practice
• Coordinates follow-up care for laboratory results, emergency room visits, and other patient needs
• Administers medications and immunizations as directed by physicians, documents administration and adverse reactions, and immediately reports errors
• Identifies patients eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program and follows program documentation and management procedures
• Provides and documents patient and family education as instructed by providers or practice protocols
• Coordinates referrals, verifies coverage, completes and transmits authorized referral documentation within 2 business days, and tracks follow-up reports
• Collects and processes specimens, performs laboratory tests and quality checks, and maintains testing equipment and records
• Coordinates outside laboratory services, tracks outstanding results, notifies providers, and reports laboratory errors and quality issues
• Screens and documents patient calls, provides telephone guidance and prescription refill support under provider direction, and responds appropriately to emergencies
• Maintains clinical supplies and medication inventories and follows infection control, CLIA/COLA, and OSHA requirements
• Communicates clearly with patients and families, participates in care team meetings and quality improvement initiatives, and maintains certification through documented continuing education