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Certified Medical Assistant

Lutheran Health Physicians • Fort Wayne, IN 46825 • Posted 6 days ago

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The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), depending on the clinic structure, performs both administrative and clinical duties. They may handle tasks such as answering phones, completing paperwork, scheduling appointments, and assisting in clinical duties like taking/recording patient histories, preparing patients for treatment, and taking vital signs. They act as a liaison between the patient and the provider, maximizing the provider's time with the patient.

Responsibilities

  • Answer the phones
  • Complete paperwork
  • Schedule appointments
  • Assist in clinical duties such as taking/recording a patient's history
  • Prepare patients for treatment
  • Take a patient's vital signs (blood pressure and temperature) prior to treatment
  • Act as a liaison between the patient and the provider
  • Maximize the provider's time with the patient

Qualifications

Required

  • Certification from Accredited MA Program (CMA/RMA/CCMA) within 90 days of employment
  • BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or Associates Degree or Clinical Training through Accredited Healthcare Technical Institute/School for CMA/RMA/CCMA
  • 1 Year Experience in CMA/RMA/CCMA role or Externship at Accredited MA Program in a physician's office
  • Prefer physician office/clinic experience

Full Job Description

*CMA's, ask about our sign on bonus, up to $5,000.

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), depending on the clinic structure, may perform administrative tasks such as answering the phones, completing paperwork, and scheduling appointments in addition to assisting in clinical duties such as taking/recording a patient's history, preparing patients for treatment; and taking a patient's vital signs (blood pressure and temperature) prior to treatment. They assist the delivery of quality medical care in accordance with a provider's orders. They also act as a liaison between the patient and the provider and maximize the provider's time with the patient.

MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education: N/A

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or Associates Degree or Clinical Training through Accredited Healthcare Technical Institute/School for CMA/RMA/CCMA

Required Experience: N/A

Preferred Experience: 1 (one) Year Experience in CMA/RMA/CCMA role or Externship at Accredited MA Program in a physician's office; prefer physician office/clinic experience

Required License/Registration/Certification: Certification from Accredited MA Program (CMA/RMA/CCMA)

Certification must be obtained (CMA/RMA/CCMA) within 90 days of employment

BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.