Medical Assistant (Certified)-Clinical

About This Job

You play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our clinical team. In this position, you connect directly with patients, ease their anxiety, and ensure the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently. Your daily work directly impacts patient health outcomes and shapes a welcoming, safe healthcare environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs patient triage to assess immediate medical needs and prioritizes care according to established clinical protocols.
• Measures and records vital signs accurately to provide physicians with essential health metrics.
• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and clear communication throughout the visit.
• Collects blood samples through phlebotomy with precision, minimizing patient discomfort.
• Administers electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs) to assist in diagnosing cardiovascular conditions.
• Delivers injections safely and correctly based on physician orders.
• Maintains meticulous patient records using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems to ensure data accuracy and privacy.
• Upholds strict infection control standards to protect patients and staff from contamination and illness.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Possession of a valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential.

Experience

• Demonstrates experience in a fast-paced clinical or outpatient healthcare setting.
• Applies practical knowledge of direct patient care and front-office clinical support.

Knowledge/Skills

• Applies expert knowledge of vital signs measurement, phlebotomy, and injection administration.
• Executes electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) procedures and patient triage effectively.
• Navigates Electronic Health Records (EHR) software with speed and accuracy.
• Utilizes comprehensive medical terminology in daily clinical communications.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Follows rigorous infection control guidelines to ensure a safe environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual communication skills to connect with a diverse patient population.
• Familiarity with specialized outpatient care workflows and advanced patient preparation techniques.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Stands and walks for extended periods during daily clinical shifts.
• Lifts and carries medical supplies and equipment weighing up to twenty-five pounds.
• Works in a standard medical clinic environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids while wearing proper protective gear.