Certified Medical Assistant Job Description

A Certified Medical Assistant is a physician assistant that has completed extensive training and passed national certification exams.

A Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) is a health care professional who has completed a minimum of six months of college-level study, plus at least 1,050 hours of clinical experience.

A CCMA must pass a national certification exam administered by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

A Certified Medical Assistant must have completed a minimum of 1,050 hours in clinical training, including 1,000 hours of hands-on patient care and 50 hours of clinical laboratory training.

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Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.

Certified Medical Assistant Duties:

• Establish and maintain positive customer relations by greeting clients in a professional, friendly manner.
• Establish and maintain efficient work processes by managing time, completing tasks on time, and adhering to schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records by recording patient information and other relevant details.
• Administer medications and treatments according to doctor’s orders.
• Perform diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties, such as filing, copying, and faxing.
• Clean and sterilize exam rooms according to health department guidelines.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Certified Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

• Perform functional assessments and document patient histories, conditions, and problems, and relay this information to appropriate parties.
• Perform clinical and administrative tasks, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, handling medical instruments, and preparing and dispensing medicine and medication.
• Perform medical laboratory tests, such as performing EKGs, urine analysis, and blood tests
• Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports, and answering incoming phone calls.
• Perform clerical duties, such as data entry and scheduling.
• Assist with data entry and clerical tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements And Skills:

• Candidate for RMA certification in January.
• Working knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Working knowledge of medical office procedures and surgery.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work as patient advocate and ethically and professionally in the healthcare profession.

We at [Company Name] believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our success. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, , and ages.