Certified Medical Assistant

CMA's work under the supervision of the nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians to provide basic bedside care to patients. They also assist in monitoring, observing, and communicating with patients and their families about medication, at-home care, and preventative lifestyle changes. Essential Functions: Planning and managing patient care according to each patient's needs Interviewing patients and recording their medical history Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms Administering injections of medications Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately Observing and recording patients' conditions and reactions to medications and treatments Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Work Experience: At least one year in a medical office is preferred. Education: Current CMA certification preferred. BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Lifting/Carrying: 1-10 lbs. 34-66%; 11-20 lbs. 0-33%; 21-50 lbs. 0-33%; 51-75 lbs. 0-33%; 76-100 lbs. 0-33% Movement: Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33%; Crouch/Squat 0-33%; Kneel/Crawl 0-33%; Reach above Shoulder 0-33%; Reach below Shoulder 0-33%; Repetitive Arm None; Repetitive Hand 0-33%; Grasping 0-33%; Squeezing 0-33%; Climb Stairs 0-33%; Walking Uneven 0-33%; Walking Even 34-66% Environment: Indoors 67-100%; Outdoors 0-33%; Extreme Heat None; Dusty None; Excessive Noise 0-33% Equipment: Motor Vehicles None; Foot Pedals None; Extreme Heat None; Dusty None; Excessive Noise 0-33% Work near: Machinery None; Electricity 0-33%; Sharps 0-33%; Chemicals 0-33%; Fumes 0-33%; Heights None Vision: Depth Perception Required