Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Location: Westtown Internal Medicine, 200 Willowbrook Lane, Suite 210, West Chester, PA 19382
Schedule: 5 Days × 8 Hours | 40 Hours per Week
Job Reference: #CMA1

Job Description

Westtown Internal Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a 13-week contract assignment. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of CMA experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced medical office environment.

Schedule & Availability

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

• Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM.

• Candidates must be flexible to work within these core operating hours.

• Availability to work one evening shift per week is required.

• Work schedules will be provided 3–4 weeks in advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare examination rooms for provider visits.

• Obtain and document patient information as required.

• Assist with medication prior authorizations.

• Communicate with patients regarding appointments, medications, and other clinical matters.

• Support daily clinical and administrative operations within the medical practice.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months of Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) experience.

• Strong patient communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work flexible shifts, including one evening per week.

• Experience working in a medical office or internal medicine practice.

• EPIC experience is a plus and should be highlighted on the candidate's resume, if applicable.

Interview Process

• Interview will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Training Requirements

• HIPAA training module (approximately 15 minutes).

• Four-hour PennChart training for Medical Assistants.

• Training is scheduled for Friday, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, prior to the start date.

Submission Requirements

• Submit the candidate's resume and submission cover form combined into one document.

• Requested Time Off (RTO) must be clearly listed on the submission cover form. Submissions without RTO information will not be considered.

• Highlight any EPIC experience on the candidate's resume.

• Include the Right to Represent (RTR) documentation in the submission packet.

• In cases of duplicate submissions, the agency holding the valid Right to Represent will be considered the agency of record.

Compliance Requirements

• All compliance requirements must be completed by the Wednesday before the candidate's start date.

• Candidates must be ready to begin the compliance process immediately after accepting the award.

• Medical clearances and drug screening must be initiated within 72 hours of award acceptance.

• Failure to initiate these requirements within 72 hours may result in contract cancellation.

Dress Code

• Required Scrub Color: Maroon/Burgundy