Medical Assistant (Certified)-Clinical

About This Job

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Measures vital signs accurately to establish baseline health data for physician review.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects lab specimens safely and efficiently.
• Conducts electrocardiograms (ECGs) to support cardiac health assessments.
• Manages patient triage to prioritize care needs based on urgency and symptom severity.
• Administers injections safely according to clinical protocols and provider orders.
• Maintains electronic health records (EHR) with precise and timely patient documentation.
• Prepares patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort.
• Upholds infection control standards to maintain a safe and sanitized clinical space.

Required Qualifications

• Education Completes an accredited Medical Assistant program. Holds a current Medical Assistant certification.
• Completes an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Holds a current Medical Assistant certification.
• Experience Brings at least one year of hands-on experience in an outpatient or clinical setting. Demonstrates practical skill in direct patient care and administrative tasks.
• Brings at least one year of hands-on experience in an outpatient or clinical setting.
• Demonstrates practical skill in direct patient care and administrative tasks.
• Knowledge/Skills Applies expert medical terminology in daily clinical communication and documentation. Executes patient care protocols with high attention to detail and accuracy. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Applies expert medical terminology in daily clinical communication and documentation.
• Executes patient care protocols with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Preferred Qualifications Speaks a second language to support diverse patient populations. Operates specific electronic health record systems with advanced proficiency.
• Speaks a second language to support diverse patient populations.
• Operates specific electronic health record systems with advanced proficiency.
• Physical Requirements/Work Conditions Stands and walks for extended periods during daily clinical shifts. Lifts and transports medical equipment or assists patients as needed. Works in a fast-paced medical office environment with exposure to communicable diseases and standard clinical hazards. Maintains current CPR certification for healthcare providers.
• Stands and walks for extended periods during daily clinical shifts.
• Lifts and transports medical equipment or assists patients as needed.
• Works in a fast-paced medical office environment with exposure to communicable diseases and standard clinical hazards.
• Maintains current CPR certification for healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certificate

Role Overview

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program, hold a current Medical Assistant certification, and possess at least one year of hands-on experience in an outpatient or clinical setting. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a current CPR certification are required. Preferred qualifications include bilingual abilities and advanced proficiency with specific EHR systems.