MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - FAMILY MEDICINE - Position #2020-336
- Date Posted:
- Classification:
- Medical
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED Yucaipa Monday - Friday - 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Job Description
The Medical
Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant provides direct front and/or back office
patient care as directed by a Physician, LVN, RN, or other licensed health care
provider. Medical Assistants/Certified Medical Assistants greet and escort
patients to exam rooms, prepare patients for examinations, assist with procedures,
collect specimens and assist with the overall delivery of patient care in their
respective department. All levels report
directly to the Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor but may be assigned a more
immediate supervisor as determined by the Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor. The
Certified Medical Assistant performs all the same essential duties as the
Medical Assistant, but receives greater compensation for the earned
certification.
Qualifications
High
School Diploma or equivalent, and graduation from an accredited Medical
Assistant program. No experience is required. Current BLS certification (American Heart Association). Proof of Phlebotomy Certification may be required. EKG
certification preferred. State or Federal CMA certification preferred from one
of the following agencies: 1) California Certifying Board for Medical
Assistants (CCBMA), 2) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 3)
American Medical Technologists (AMT), 4) National Center for Competency Testing
(NCCT) or in the State of California, Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute (MMCI), 5)
National Healthcare Association (NHA)-also known as Certified Clinical Medical
Assistants (CCMA), and 6) National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
Must be proficiently skilled in the application and use of Windows, Excel,
Outlook, clinical applications programs, and the Internet. Typing/word
processing skill of 25 wpm, preferably 40 wpm with high degree of accuracy.
Ability to multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner; to
work quickly, accurately and independently; and, to anticipate needs and solve
problems.
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the
minimum qualifications are met. Resumes may be attached to completed
application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu
of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most
qualified candidates who best match the needs of the position will be invited
to compete further in the recruitment process. Due to the large
volume of applications received, we are unable to track for individual
applications or discuss the application process.