Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Matrix Providers is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Oceanside, CA.

Employment Status: Full-time

Compensation: This is an hourly position from $18.92 to $25.51/hr + H&W $0.457/hr

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, between 6:00 am - 6:00 pm for an 8.5, 9, or 10.5-hour shift which includes an uncompensated 30-minute or one-hour meal break, depending on the length of the shift.

Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k) Plan.

Requirements

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Certificate
• Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS); Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET); and Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (ACCJC).
• Certification: Current certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or Current registration by the American Medical Technologists or other formal programs.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of six months of experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation.

Job Summary

• Prepare examination rooms prior to the patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check the patient's vital signs, including temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document the patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies, and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when the patient is released.