AMA | Accredited Medical Assistant

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region, providing compassionate and efficient patient care in a busy family medicine clinic. As an Accredited Medical Assistant, you will work closely with licensed nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers to support patient needs and ensure smooth clinical operations.

General Summary

This role involves delivering patient care within your scope, demonstrating professionalism, excellent customer service, and strong organizational skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitasking effectively while maintaining attention to detail and critical thinking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention and safe patient handling.
• Escort patients, obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, verify medications and allergies, and document medical histories accurately and promptly.
• Manage phone communications, relay messages, and assist with patient inquiries and test result follow-ups.
• Support medication renewals, authorizations, and administration (oral, IM, SQ) as ordered.
• Conduct point-of-care lab testing and collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Schedule appointments, diagnostic procedures, and surgeries as directed by providers.
• Complete necessary paperwork, prior authorizations, and referrals efficiently.
• Maintain supply inventory and ensure exam areas are clean and well-stocked.
• Educate patients on electronic health record portals and assist with enrollment.
• Assist in orienting and training new medical assistants.
• Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, adaptability, and maintain punctuality and attendance standards.

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 related 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 pounds, frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Expect frequent exposure to infectious diseases and occasional encounters with hostile individuals. Exposure to communicable diseases through blood and bodily fluids is common, with minimal physical discomfort.