Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide hands-on support to healthcare providers, assist with patient intake, perform clinical procedures, and ensure seamless administrative operations. Your enthusiasm and professionalism will help create a welcoming environment for patients across diverse medical settings, including outpatient clinics, hospital units, and specialized departments such as dermatology, emergency medicine, and geriatrics. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Duties
- Greet patients warmly and verify their identity while collecting comprehensive medical histories and current symptoms
- Measure vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration to support accurate diagnoses
- Prepare patients for examinations or procedures by explaining processes clearly and ensuring comfort
- Assist healthcare providers during clinical procedures, including medication administration, testing, and basic life support interventions
- Maintain accurate documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, including ICD coding and medical terminology entries
- Support medical administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient intake forms, and updating medical records
- Assist with specimen collection, wound care dressing changes, and other clinical tasks in outpatient or inpatient settings
Requirements
- Valid certification as a Medical Assistant from an accredited program; prior experience in hospital medicine or outpatient clinics is highly preferred
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to support accurate patient assessment and documentation
- Experience working in diverse environments such as emergency medicine, Level I or Level II trauma centers, or hospital units like PICU or Geriatrics is advantageous
- Proficiency with EHR systems for documentation and patient data management
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications like X-ray or medication administration are a plus
- Strong patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse populations
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced settings such as urgent care centers or hospital wards with inpatient responsibilities
Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient care through professionalism, compassion, and technical expertise. This role offers a rewarding environment where your skills will contribute directly to improved health outcomes across various specialties.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
