Certified Medical Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, 
advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and 
standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: 
High School diploma or GED required. 
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program 
is required. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of Medical Assistant or related clinical 
experience is required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
No experience is required with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. In lieu of 
formal education program, one (1) year of Medical Assistant or related clinical experience is required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None 
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 
BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly 
recognized certifying organization required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets and greets patients, obtains appropriate patient information and medical history, accurately 
completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the 
Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
2. Records vital signs; performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar office procedures; aids licensed 
staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients, which may include injections and 
immunizations. Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and/or 
treatment to medication and/or treatment.
3. Performs lab duties, including but not limited to: phlebotomy, order entry, specimen collection, 
establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing.
4. Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions 
for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments.
5. Coordinates telephone and in-basket requests to refill prescription drug medications and report test 
results in accordance with provider instructions; responds accordingly to other requests under a 
physician or other licensed provider's guidance.
6. Prepares and maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and 
equipment.
7. Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials; 
complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
8. Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required. 
9. Assist with administrative duties as needed, to include procedure scheduling and completion of 
medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third party payors.
10. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: 
High School diploma or GED required. 
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program 
is required. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of Medical Assistant or related clinical 
experience is required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
No experience is required with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. In lieu of 
formal education program, one (1) year of Medical Assistant or related clinical experience is required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None 
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 
BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly 
recognized certifying organization required.