Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Plastic Surgery Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day

At Edina Plastic Surgery, confidence is transformative. Our purpose is to help every patient look and feel like the best version of themselves through personalized, compassionate, and world-class care. We are a premier plastic surgery practice led by board-certified surgeons and a dynamic, highly trained team that values excellence, teamwork, and service from the heart.

If you are a Certified Medical Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and takes pride in creating a calm, welcoming, and professional atmosphere, we’d love for you to join our team.

Position Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays an essential role in supporting our surgeons and ensuring every patient receives an exceptional experience at every visit — from consultation to post-operative care. This position requires excellent communication skills, clinical accuracy, empathy, and a passion for helping patients feel confident and cared for.

You’ll assist our surgeons and providers with all aspects of patient care, help maintain the clinical flow of our busy practice, and uphold our high standards of safety and excellence.

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Greet, room, and prepare patients for their visits with our surgeons and advanced practice providers.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and pertinent information in the EMR.
• Assist with minor in-office procedures and post-operative appointments.
• Educate patients on procedure details, surgical prep, recovery expectations, and care instructions.
• Support patients with trying on breast implant sizers and reviewing before / after photos.
• Capture and upload 3D Vectra XT images for surgical consultations (breast, rhinoplasty, etc.).
• Take standardized pre- and post-operative photographs for patient records.
• Perform dressing changes, suture removals, drain and catheter removals as directed by the surgeon.
• Perform ear piercings for post-surgical patients when requested.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and comfort throughout every interaction.

Clinical Operations and Workflow

Team Engagement and Professional Development

Qualifications

What We Offer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.