Certified Medical Assistant

Devine Management Consulting

  • La Mesa, California
  • 1 day ago
  • $22.97–$27 Per Hour

Highlights

Certification or registration: Current Medical Assistant certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), current registration through American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another qualifying formal credentialing program, subject to verification. Education: Graduation from a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, ACCSC, ACICS, ACCET, or ACCJC , or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLa Mesa, California
Salary$22.97–$27 Per Hour

Description

Certified Medical Assistant — $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Pay: $22.97–$27.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; 8.5-hour shifts, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
No weekends or holidays. No PRN positions.

Benefits

  • $2,000 sign-on bonus
  • 80 vacation hours
  • Seven paid sick days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • $250 annual continuing education allowance
  • Certification reimbursement

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Experience: At least one year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant within the past two years.
  • Education: Graduation from a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, ACCSC, ACICS, ACCET, or ACCJC, or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
  • Certification or registration: Current Medical Assistant certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), current registration through American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another qualifying formal credentialing program, subject to verification.
  • BLS: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Background: Ability to pass the required government background investigation.

A school diploma or certificate of program completion does not replace current Medical Assistant certification or registration. Both education and professional credentials must meet the requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare examination and procedure rooms.
  • Record patient histories, vital signs, and other clinical information.
  • Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
  • Administer medications and injections when authorized and within demonstrated competency.
  • Perform blood draws, EKGs, specimen handling, and other authorized clinical tasks.
  • Coordinate referrals, testing, imaging, and follow-up appointments.
  • Maintain accurate electronic health records and protect patient confidentiality.

Specialty, surgical, orthopedic, ENT, plastic surgery, or hospital experience is preferred for certain openings.

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