Must be state certified as a medical assistant in the state of employment, meet the state guidelines for exceptions to certification, or have one of the following national certifications: NHA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), NCCT - National Certified Medical Assistant(NCMA), AAMA - Certified Medical Assistant(CMA), or NAHP - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant(NRCMA). Job Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant performs and assists with a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a physician and supervision of a licensed nurse.