Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery Clinic - FT
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About the job
https://www.livebinders.com/b/3569203?tabid=aaa0ca83-133e-9ac5-e6eb-ac6ca46219c0
What You Should Know About the Certified Medical Assistant Position:
- Hours are 8:00-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
- This position is based within Jefferson Regional Practice Management
- In this unique setting, daily interactions with a diverse clientele, including hospital staff, physicians, and visitors, are expected.
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant working in an outpatient clinic setting is responsible for performing various administrative and clinical duties. This role will work directly with all members of the healthcare team to ensure efficient and quality patient care.
Certified Medical Assistant Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Technical Diploma: Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
- Associate Degree: Medical Assisting or other related field preferred.
- One-year patient care experience preferred. Medical Assistant role is a plus.
- Experience using electronic health record preferred.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving and time management skills.
- Basic medical terminology knowledge.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Be able to listen actively, empathize and convey information clearly and compassionately.
- Adaptability as needed.
- BLS- upon hire or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Certification- CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA required.
- This position is a safety sensitive position.
Benefits & Perks - your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.
From Jefferson Regional's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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