Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

The CMA in a pediatric office supports providers and clinical staff by performing patient-care, administrative, and clinical tasks specific to children and adolescents. This role ensures efficient clinic operations, high-quality pediatric care, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs (manual BP), growth measurements (height/length, weight, head circumference, BMI percentile), medical history, and chef complaint.
• Perform assessments within scope of practice and document findings in the EMR
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and pediatric supplies.
• Assist providers with pediatric examinations, procedures, wound care, splinting, nebulizer treatments, and other ordered interventions.
• Administer childhood immunizations following CDC/ACIP guidelines and verify proper documentation of VIS sheets
• Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered by the provider.
• Perform pediatric clinical tasks such as vision and hearing screenings.
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, urinalysis, etc.).
• May assist with or perform phlebotomy using techniques appropriate for pediatric patients
• Support parents with instructions for medication, care plans, and follow-up.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of medical equipment.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies according to office protocol and participate in routine emergency drills.
• Responsible for tracking provider orders and maintaining EMR buckets.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Active CCMA (NHA) or CMA (NRCMA) certification required.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred but not required.
• Current BLS certification.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of pediatric immunizations, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 2530 lbs (including assisting toddlers).
• Ability to assist or position pediatric patients safely.

Work Environment:

• Outpatient pediatric clinic setting.
• May require occasional travel between clinic locations.
• Must maintain confidentiality of pediatric health information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Rotation of weekend clinics may be required.