Duties:

• Provides direct and indirect support to the clinician in the delivery of patient care.
• The CMA/MA prepares the exam room, chart, and patient to be seen by the practitioner and performs/implements orders for diagnostic tests.
• CMA/MA accurately administers medications, including immunizations by all routes except IV.
• CMA/MA routinely arranges outside referral appointments and provides patient education under the direction of the clinician when appropriate.
• The CMA/MA must function under the direct supervision of a physician, RN, or midlevel practitioner.
• The CMA/MA is expected to consult frequently with the supervising practitioner and to inform the clinician of the information given or actions taken.
• Care provided, including but not limited to lab specimen collections, injections, phlebotomy, in-house lab tests, vaccines, screenings, and referrals.

Education:

CMA Required:

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification Completion as a Certified Medical Assistant

MA Required:

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Training Program or 6 months commensurate work experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting.

  CMA/MA Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

  Work Experience:

• CMA Required: 1-3 months of related experience

• CMA Preferred: 3-6 months of related experience

• MA Required: 1-3 months of related experience if completed program; 6 months if did not complete program

• MA Preferred: 3-6 months of related experience

Licenses, Certificates or Registration:

CMA Required:

• CPR Certification, Current Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant; Must possess a valid state Driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.

  MA Required:

• Proof of certificate of completion from the Medical Assistant Training Program or if commensurate work experience must have copy of High School Diploma or GED; Current CPR Certification; Must possess valid sate Driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.