Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

The role of the Certified Medical Assistant is to coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.  

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Candidates will provide proof of current certification from one of the approved certifying registries including: • CMA with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) • CCMA with the National Health Career Association (NHA) • RMA with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) • American Registry of Medical Assistants (NHCWA) • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) • American Allied Health (AAH) RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). If a candidate is not currently certified, they must obtain certification or registration by the end of the sixth month of their hire and sign an education agreement, required.
• Experience: Previous work in a medical office, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA, required.
  • Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required. 
• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

Job responsibilities include:

• Room patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures
• Collect and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, etc.)
• Perform clinical observations and report any concerns to medical staff
• Document patient information accurately in charts, including medical histories and medications
• Assist with administering injections as directed by providers
• Perform basic bloodwork and specimen collection
• Maintain up-to-date patient records
• Support overall clinical workflow to ensure efficient patient care