Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Medical Assistant

What You Will Do

The Medical Assistant is responsible for facilitating the flow of patient care in the clinic in an organized, efficient manner.

The Opportunity

• Check in, prepare patients for examination, manage patient flow, discharge from clinic and schedule follow-up appointments
• Perform vital signs, review medications, allergies and update information within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous medications following verification of drug, dose, method of administration, special precautions needed such as R.I.C.E by RN and document in EMR.
• Administration of non-opioid oral medications following verification of drug, dose, any special precautions needed by RN and document in EMR.
• Assist with procedures including but not limited to bone marrow biopsy and IUD placement and removal.
• Perform venipuncture / phlebotomy and specimen processing if needed
• Discontinuation of intravenous catheters
• Complete INR finger sticks and report results to INR management team
• Fax slide sheet; file slides in microscope room; notify providers
• Maintain linens, exam room supplies, and snack inventory
• Manage sharp containers and red bag waste
• Maintain oxygen supply
• Complete Quality Assurance checks : eyewash station, refrigerator logs, emergency kit supplies