Certified Medical Assistant

Position Description

Employees in this classification provide patient care management to an assigned clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties. In the clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from a physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In the office setting, the employee receives direct supervision from the department administrator. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions, and may be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Major/Essential Functions

• Patient care activities include clinic rooming of patients, obtaining vital information and health assessment.
• Work in a patient-centered care clinic environment with an interdisciplinary team.
• Assisting patients/families with completing medical history and any related concerns.
• Assisting providers with medication reconciliation, orders, refills, and prior authorizations; ordering of laboratory testing, and provider referrals.
• Administer medications per physician's orders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinic setting, specifically OBGYN.
• Bilingual preferred.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty. Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty in which the particular work will be performed.