Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description Medical Assistant ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPEAKING **BILINGUAL SPANISH** Seeking CMA to work for a pediatric group Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Working hours 8a - 5p, Health Insurance, 2 week PTO, All major Holidays off Medical Assistant Qualifications/Skills:Supply managementVerbal communicationInfection controlCreating a safe, effective environmentOrganizationSchedulingProfessionalismCustomer focusConfidentialityBedside mannerMedical teamworkEducation, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Bachelor’s degree preferred1+ years in a medical officeExperience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminologyPrevious experience in specific medical field preferredCompany DescriptionMedical Pediatric GroupCompany DescriptionMedical Pediatric Group