JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), depending on the clinic structure, may perform administrative tasks such as answering the phones, completing paperwork, and scheduling appointments in addition to assisting in clinical duties such as taking/recording a patient’s history, preparing patients for treatment; and taking a patient’s vital signs (blood pressure and temperature) prior to treatment. They assist the delivery of quality medical care in accordance with a provider’s orders. They also act as a liaison between the patient and the provider and maximize the provider’s time with the patient.

MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure: N/A

Certification/Registration(s): Certification from Accredited MA Program (CMA/RMA/CCMA) Certification must be obtained (CMA/RMA/CCMA) within 90 days of employment. BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or Associates Degree or Clinical Training through Accredited Healthcare Technical Institute/School for CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred 

Experience: 1 (one) Year Experience in CMA/RMA/CCMA role or Externship at Accredited MA Program in a physician’s office; prefer physician office/clinic experience preferred