MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PRIMARY CARE - Position #2021-59
- Date Posted:
- Close Date:
- 2021-03-01
- Classification:
- Medical
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- 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.