Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Outpatient Care

About the role

Provides patient care under supervision, performing clinical duties such as obtaining vital signs, administering medications and injections, collecting specimens, drawing blood, and assisting with exams in an outpatient setting.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct ambulatory intake, including patient interviews, medical history, allergies, and EMR updates.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures, prepare exam rooms, and provide patient education.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as EKGs and walk tests, documenting findings accurately.
• Obtain lab samples, administer vaccines/injections, and maintain clinical areas and supplies.
• Handle front‑office duties including registration, scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED; Medical Assisting certification required.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or MEDCA) certification.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient experience preferred; valid driver’s license if working in mobile settings.

Required skills

• Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) performance.
• Manual blood pressure measurement.
• Vaccine and injection administration.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation.