Certified Medical Assistant

Day (United States of America)

Certified Medical Assistant

The Certified Medical Assistant will provide basic medical care and health teaching to patients in an outpatient, non-emergency care setting for an outpatient medical practice.

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistant's
- Current Certification/Registration in Medical Assistance required with current educational updates as required by the State of Florida
- BLS required
- Basic Pharmacological knowledge
- Project a positive attitude
- Demonstrate ethical behavior Practice within the scope of education, training and personal capabilities
- Maintain confidentiality
- Apply principles of infection control
- Apply principles of antiseptic technique
- Take vital signs (body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse ox)
- Perform first aid and CPR
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatment area
- Interview and take patient history
- Transfer and transport patients with or without assistive devices using proper body mechanics
- Document accurately
- Use appropriate guidelines when releasing records and/or information
- Perform within ethical boundaries
- Maintain the physical office
- Observe safety precautions in office
- Inventory supplies and equipment
- Identify supply resources
- Use EHR system
- Implement current diagnostic/procedural coding systems
- Adhere to current Joint Commission standards