Certified Medical Assistant

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant prepares patients for clinical encounters, collects health histories, and coordinates follow‑up care in a busy outpatient setting.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for walk‑in and phone inquiries, addressing patient concerns and directing them as needed.
• Perform basic laboratory functions, CLIA‑waived tests, and clinical procedures such as pediatric and adult injections, medication dispensing, EKGs, vision screening, and dressing changes.
• Assist providers with procedures and manage patient follow‑up, including prior authorizations, documentation, and tracking abnormal results.
• Enter and track patient recalls for immunizations, labs, and screenings using the clinic’s electronic system.
• Maintain and operate medical equipment according to manufacturer instructions and clinic protocols.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent; graduation from a Medical Assistant or Practical Nursing program.
• One year recent experience in a health‑care setting preferred; current National Medical Assistant Certification and Alaska Practical Nursing License preferred.
• Current BLS certification and cultural competence for working with diverse populations.

Required skills

• Pediatric and adult injection techniques
• Phlebotomy
• EKG performance
• Vision screening
• Medication dispensing
• CLIA‑waived laboratory testing
• Computer proficiency for electronic health records