Job Summary

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments & maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: Graduated from a formal MA training program that included pharmacology class, anatomy/physiology, the basics of medication administration, and completion of a clinical externship, OR graduated with an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma.

Experience

Required: 1 year primary care experience 

Preferred: Previous experience in work that involved direct contact with people

Preferred: Previous experience in health care setting, particularly in an ambulatory clinic setting

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite.

Proficient Computer skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Certification from a program recognized by CoxHealth - CMA (AAMA – American Association of Medical Assistants) OR RMA (AMT – American Medical Technologist, or American Association of Medical Personnel) OR NCMA (NCCT - National Center for Competency Testing),  CCMA (NHA - National Healthcareer Association), NRCMA (NAHP- National Association for Health Professionals ),  OR LPN.

Must obtain American Heart Association BLS within 90 days of hire.