AMA | Accredited Medical Assistant

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and efficient patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. As an Accredited Medical Assistant, you will work closely with licensed nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers to support patient health and safety.

General Summary

This role involves delivering patient care within your scope of practice, demonstrating professionalism, excellent customer service, and strong organizational skills. You will be expected to multitask effectively, think critically, and maintain attention to detail while working in a dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention and safe patient handling.
• Provide direct patient interaction such as escorting patients, obtaining vital signs and EKGs, verifying medications and allergies, and documenting medical histories and visit reasons accurately and promptly.
• Manage communication by routing phone messages, answering patient questions, and assisting with physician return calls.
• Assist with medication renewals, authorizations, and administration (oral, IM, SQ) as ordered.
• Perform point-of-care lab testing and collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Schedule appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures as directed by providers.
• Complete necessary paperwork including prior authorizations and referrals in a timely manner.
• Maintain supply inventory, clean and stock exam rooms, and educate patients on electronic health record benefits.
• Support orientation and training of new medical assistants.
• Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, adaptability, and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Specialist program is required, or equivalent experience. A high school diploma is also necessary.

Experience

At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant or similar medical specialist is preferred but not mandatory. Experience in a medical clinic setting is advantageous.

Certification and Licenses

Preferred certification includes Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from an accredited organization such as the American Medical Technologist (AMT). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This position requires considerable mental focus and physical activity including lifting up to 35 lbs, frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and occasional encounters with hostile individuals may occur. Exposure to communicable diseases through blood and bodily fluids is common, with minimal physical discomfort expected.