Certified Medical Assistant

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"Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness."

The Certified Medical Assistant will utilize their expertise to contribute to both clinical and administrative operations. They will assist with patient care and participate in procedures under the direction of a licensed Independent Provider (LIP) to support clinic efficiency and quality patient care.

• Clinical Duties
  • Patient preparation and assistance: take vital signs, record medical histories, provide reassurance, and prepare exam rooms and instruments.
  • Independent clinical tasks: perform venipuncture or capillary draws, administer injections and vaccines, assist with minor procedures, and administer medications per LIP orders within the MA scope of practice.
  • Wound care and routine tasks: clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds; conduct CLIA-waived tests; perform regular quality control for lab results and equipment.
  • Sterilization and infection control: label, handle, and transport specimens; maintain aseptic techniques; sterilize instruments and disinfect rooms; use PPE; dispose of biohazardous waste per protocol.
  • Emergency response: provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies per BLS standards; demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Age-specific and pediatric care: provide age-appropriate care, measure vital signs, assist pediatricians, administer vaccines per schedules, and ensure readiness of pediatric emergency equipment.
• Administrative Duties
  • Medical record management: enter data, file documents, manage electronic health records (EHR); safeguard confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
  • Office support: answer phones, manage supplies and inventory; assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims; perform pre-visit planning.
  • Follow-up and documentation: respond to inquiries, document urgent care follow-ups, report communicable diseases, and coordinate referrals and pre-op clearances.
  • Patient scheduling and coordination: schedule appointments, verify details, assist with urgent care follow-ups, and coordinate lab specimen transmission.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.

• One (1+) year of experience in the healthcare field.

• Active CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association (AHA).

• Communication: strong verbal and written communication with patients and staff.
• Organizational skills: manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
• Flexibility to rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays; typical full-time hours with potential evenings or weekends depending on the schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years CMA experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

• English is required.

• This position does not require travel.

• Physical requirements include standing, walking, repetitive movement, and lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion; ability to perform procedures and manage a fast-paced environment.
• Environment: medical office/clinic setting with potential exposure to healthcare-related hazards; use of PPE as necessary.