Certified Medical Assistant

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Good telephone communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of medical procedures
• Knowledge of clerical functions
• Current CPR card (if applicable)
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray (if applicable)
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification preferred
• Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred.
• Relevant certification/ license if applicable.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information on patient’s charts 
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients 
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment 
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed 
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
• Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests
• Schedules appointments, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms
• May key data into computer to maintain office and patient records
• May keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers and computer, and mail monthly statements to patients
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary