Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) -

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Matrix Providers is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of talented professionals who provide healthcare services to our Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida!

• Setting: Roles are available in the following areas:
  • Family Medicine
  • Compensation: Excellent Salary + Benefits
• Schedule: General Hours: Monday - Friday, 7AM to 4PM (May vary slightly due based on specific clinic)
  • No nights, No weekends.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

The Certified Medical Assistant must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Certificate
• BLS (Basic Life Support Required)
• Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by one of the following:
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
  • American Medical Technologists
  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
  • OR a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Certification: Possess certification as a medical assistant by:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • OR registration by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • OR the American Registry of Medical Assistant (ARMA)
  • OR National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Experience: Possess a minimum of one year of full-time experience in the last 3 years as a CMA in an outpatient family practice or primary care setting.

Certified Medical Assistant Core Job Duties:

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released.
• Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.
• Assist the provider as needed during exams.
• Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.
• Check each chart for the provider's signature, stamp, and each patient's diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
• After a physician has verified the medicine and dosage, the HCW shall administer medication to patients.
• Obtain lab and x-ray results.
• Answer telephone and transcribe accurate messages.
• Ensure that any broken or unsafe equipment is removed from the clinic in a timely manner and notify appropriate personnel.
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.
• Operate the following medical equipment, as directed, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor,
• Handheld Nebulizer, EKG Machine (twelve (12) lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer.
• Successfully complete the MTF provided in-services in IV placement, blood and blood administration, and immunization administration prior to assignment of duties.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, draw blood, and start IVs.
• Prepare patients for X-ray.
• Instruct patients about medications; prepare and administer medications as directed by physician and MTF guidelines.
• Notify patients re