MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PEDIATRICS - Position #2021-2
- Date Posted:
- Classification:
- Medical
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED Banning - 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.