Medical Assistant (Certified)-Clinical

About This Job

You shape the daily patient experience by delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced medical setting.

This role connects patients with the clinical support they need, ensuring safe, efficient, and welcoming healthcare delivery from the moment they arrive.

As a vital member of our care team, you partner closely with physicians and nurses to maintain smooth clinic operations and promote positive health outcomes for every individual we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs patient triage to assess urgency, prioritizes care needs, and ensures timely provider intervention.
• Takes vital signs measurement accurately to establish baseline health data for clinical evaluations.
• Prepares patients for examinations by reviewing medical histories and explaining procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Administers injections and immunizations safely following established clinical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Collects blood specimens through precise phlebotomy techniques while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Conducts electrocardiograms (ECGs) to assist physicians in diagnosing cardiovascular conditions.
• Maintains sterile environments by applying proper sterilization and aseptic technique across all medical equipment and rooms.
• Documents patient data accurately within Electronic Health Records (EHR) to maintain compliance and continuity of care.
• Applies medical terminology effectively to communicate treatment plans and coordinate care with the medical team.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification or registration as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Experience

• Minimum of one year of hands-on clinical experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
• Proven background in managing high patient volumes with accuracy and empathy.

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficient in vital signs measurement, phlebotomy, and administering injections and immunizations.
• Skilled in performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and applying sterilization and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated expertise in patient triage and utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) software.
• Strong command of medical terminology to ensure precise documentation and communication.
• Active CPR and First Aid Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual communication skills to better serve diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with specialized electronic health systems used in modern clinical practices.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Stands and walks for extended periods during daily clinical shifts.
• Lifts and carries medical supplies or assists patients weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Works in a clinical environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases and biohazardous materials while utilizing proper protective equipment.