MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PRIMARY CARE - Position #2021-57
- Date Posted:
- 2021-03-30
- 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.