MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - INTERNAL MEDICINE - Position #2020-293
- Date Posted:
- Classification:
- Medical
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED Highland 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
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, and
graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program. No experience is
required. Current BLS certification (American Heart Association). Non-Certified candidates must obtain within
30 days of hire. 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).
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.