| Medical Assistant - Certified Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Medical Assistant - Certified. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Medical Assistant - Certified along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Medical Assistant - Certified is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Medical Assistant - Certified, Medical Assistant - Non-Certified, Physician Assistant - Medical, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physician Assistant - Specialty, Certified Nursing Assistant - Assisted Living, Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Care Hospice, Medical Billing Specialist, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Medical Assistant - Certified |
| Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. May perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RCA) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), Healthcare Medical Practice Assistant |
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| Similar Jobs: Medical Assistant - Certified, Medical Assistant - Non-Certified, Physician Assistant - Medical, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physician Assistant - Specialty, Certified Nursing Assistant - Assisted Living, Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Care Hospice, Medical Billing Specialist, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma |
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| Level of Education: Medical Assistant - Certified Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Medical Assistant - Certified Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Medical Assistant - Certified Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Medical Assistant - Certified Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Medical Assistant - Certified Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
