What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position at Family Medicine at Legacy?
Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Reports To: Provider and/or Clinical Supervisor
Status: Full-Time
About Family Medicine at Legacy
Our approach to patients is relational and friendly. We value truth and clinical excellence over success. True caring for patients brings success. Honesty invites loyalty. We love serving real people.
Position Summary
Family Medicine at Legacy is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. The CMA serves as a key member of the clinical care team by assisting providers with patient care, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Patient Care
- Room patients and obtain vital signs, height, weight, and medical histories.
- Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Assist providers during patient visits and minor procedures.
- Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as authorized.
- Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection.
- Provide patient education and follow-up instructions as directed by providers.
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant findings to providers.
- Maintain a warm, professional, and patient-centered approach in all interactions.
Clinical Support
- Process prescription refill requests according to clinic protocols.
- Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, and diagnostic testing.
- Document patient information accurately within the electronic health record (EHR).
- Monitor provider schedules and assist with patient flow.
- Maintain exam room cleanliness, organization, and supply levels.
- Help manage vaccines, medications, clinical supplies, and inventory as assigned.
Administrative Support
- Answer patient questions and return clinical phone calls.
- Schedule appointments as needed.
- Assist with quality improvement initiatives, care gaps, annual wellness visits, and population health activities.
- Support compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic policies.
- Work collaboratively with providers, front desk staff, billing staff, and other team members.
Qualifications
Required
- Honesty and Excellence with Relational Talents
- Positive Attitude
- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record systems.
Preferred
- One or more years of experience in clinical medicine, primary care, or outpatient clinic settings.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Experience with prior authorizations, and referral coordination.
- Experience performing venipuncture and blood specimen collection.
- Experience starting and monitoring intravenous (IV) lines.
- Interest in aesthetics, wellness, and cosmetic medicine.
- Experience supporting aesthetic services such as injectables, weight management programs, hormone therapy, IV hydration, or skincare treatments is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and patient service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented approach to documentation, follow-up, and patient care.
- Comfortable working in a small clinic environment where team members may assist in multiple areas.
- Willingness to learn, cross-train, and support both clinical and operational needs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform clinical duties requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Ability to safely assist patients and perform routine clinical procedures.
Benefits
Family Medicine at Legacy offers competitive compensation and benefits, which may include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Supportive Team Environment
- Opportunities for cross-training in primary care, wellness, and aesthetics
Please apply through Indeed. Due to patient care responsibilities, we are unable to accept phone inquiries regarding open positions. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Family Medicine at Legacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $30