Certified Medical Assistant 26-00288

The CMA assists with patient care, maintains accurate medical records, supports daily clinic operations, and helps ensure a positive experience for patients and their families. Complete required quality control activities and maintain office files and logs, including medication expiration checks, refrigerator temperature checks, oxygen checks, and cold sterilization fluid changes.

POSITION
Medical Assistant

Location: Victorville, CA 
Position Type: Temporary/Temp-Hire
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

DESCRIPTION
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides clinical, administrative, and technical support to licensed providers in a primary care setting. The CMA assists with patient care, maintains accurate medical records, supports daily clinic operations, and helps ensure a positive experience for patients and their families. All duties are performed in accordance with applicable state regulations and departmental policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient medical histories, medication lists, and vital signs accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform front desk and administrative duties, including answering phones, verifying patient information, checking patients in and out, and scheduling or coordinating appointments as needed.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms and ensure they are properly stocked with medical supplies.
• Clean and disinfect examination rooms following patient visits.
• Perform routine clinical procedures within scope of practice and departmental guidelines, including venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile dressing changes.
• Administer medications as ordered by the provider and in accordance with established policies and the six rights of medication administration. A licensed provider must verify the medication and dosage prior to administration.
• Accurately document all medications administered in the patient's EHR.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications and medical supplies; order and replenish supplies as needed.
• Complete required quality control activities and maintain office files and logs, including medication expiration checks, refrigerator temperature checks, oxygen checks, and cold sterilization fluid changes.
• Provide patients and families with instructions and education as directed by the provider.
• Document provider orders in the EHR and coordinate referrals to other services or providers as requested.
• Process prescription orders and refill requests as directed and authorized by the provider.
• Document diagnostic and treatment requests in the EHR and other applicable systems.
• Assist with collecting and documenting information needed to meet STAR measures, HEDIS requirements, and other quality and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through CCBMA or NCCT.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with providers, patients, families, and staff at all levels.
• Basic to intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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