Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant — $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Pay: $22.97–$27.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; 8.5-hour shifts, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
No weekends or holidays. No PRN positions.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• 80 vacation hours
• Seven paid sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• $250 annual continuing education allowance
• Certification reimbursement

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Experience: At least one year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant within the past two years.
• Education: Graduation from a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, ACCSC, ACICS, ACCET, or ACCJC , or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Certification or registration: Current Medical Assistant certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), current registration through American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another qualifying formal credentialing program, subject to verification.
• BLS: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Background: Ability to pass the required government background investigation.

A school diploma or certificate of program completion does not replace current Medical Assistant certification or registration. Both education and professional credentials must meet the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination and procedure rooms.
• Record patient histories, vital signs, and other clinical information.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections when authorized and within demonstrated competency.
• Perform blood draws, EKGs, specimen handling, and other authorized clinical tasks.
• Coordinate referrals, testing, imaging, and follow-up appointments.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and protect patient confidentiality.

Specialty, surgical, orthopedic, ENT, plastic surgery, or hospital experience is preferred for certain openings.