Certified Medical Assistant

Employment Type: Part-Time

• High school diploma or equivalent

  Certification from an accredited Medical/Nursing Assistant program

  Current CMA, RMA, CNA, or CCMA certification and licensure

  Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in behavioral health, addiction medicine, or primary care

  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  Strong organizational and time management abilities 

  Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems

  Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures

  Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

  
  

  Responsibilities: 
  

  Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.

  Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.

  Perform routine clinical tasks, including triage, taking vital signs, drawing blood, and collecting laboratory specimens.

  Support patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing lab specimens; disposing of contaminated supplies; telephone prescriptions to pharmacies; authorizing medication

  refills as directed by physician; drawing blood.

    

  Conduct patient education on health management, treatment plans, and preventive care.    

  Greet and escort patients to examination rooms.

  Obtain and document patient medical histories, current symptoms, and other relevant information.

  Ensure patient confidentiality and maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.

  Schedule appointments, follow-up visits, and coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.  

  Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.

  Manage patient check-in and check-out processes, including verifying insurance information and collecting co-pays.

  Answer phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and manage electronic communication.  

  Maintain inventory of medical supplies and place orders as necessary. 

  Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives. 

  Assist in the management and monitoring of patients receiving addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

  Provide support in behavioral health interventions, including patient screenings, assessments, and follow-up care.

  Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean and well-stocked with necessary supplies.

  Maintain a safe and secure work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

  Serve and protect the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements.

  Enhance the health care facility’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

   

   

  
  

Reports To: Office Manager or Regional Operations Manager  

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (on-site) 

 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Weekends Off

Qualifications: 

• 18 years of age or older. 

• CURRENT Certified Phlebotomist Certificate  

• Strong attention to detail and high professional standards 

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques/equipment to perform specimen collections 

• Effective communication skills, ability to interpret written instructions, ability to work as a team member, data entry experience, and ability to multi-task with ease 

• Customer service experience and good problem-solving skills 

• Experience with personal protective equipment (PPE) 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collecting patient specimens in the physician’s office, including urine, blood, and oral specimens 

• Interacting daily with patients 

• Completing requisition forms for specimen testing 

• Ensuring integrity of the specimen 

• Obtaining accompanying patient information 

• Entering patient information into the laboratory system 

• Requesting missing patient information from medical staff at the physician’s office