Certified Medical Assistant 26-00288

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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