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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. 

Responsibilities:

  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information on patient’s charts 
  • Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients 
  • Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment 
  • Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed 
  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments
  • Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
  • Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
  • Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests
  • Schedules appointments, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms
  • May key data into computer to maintain office and patient records
  • May keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers and computer, and mail monthly statements to patients
  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma or its equivalent
  • Full command, verbal and written, of the English language
  • Good telephone communication skills
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of medical procedures
  • Knowledge of clerical functions
  • Current CPR card (if applicable)
  • Current PPD or Chest X-Ray (if applicable)
  • Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification preferred
  • Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred.
  • Relevant certification/ license if applicable.
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
  • Computer proficiency required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age