Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with treatments ordered by the provider, under the supervision of the provider or a Registered Nurse.
• Performs select clinical duties.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records patient information in medical charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Performs basic clerical duties, including answering phones, maintaining records, and filing documents.
• Performs basic materials management functions, including ordering and stocking supplies.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• May document the provider’s encounters with patients.
• Records diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as directed by the provider.
• Transcribes patient orders, including laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification through the American Heart Association.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Any issuing authority is accepted.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.