Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Certification as a Medical Assistant.
Basic Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
Provide patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting under the direct responsibility of a faculty physician.
Perform tasks such as giving injections and performing electrocardiograms when authorized based on training and FGP Clinical Policy and Procedure.
Perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions.
Desired Qualifications
One year of direct patient care experience in a medical office or ambulatory clinic is preferred.
Overview
The CMA provides patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting under the direct responsibility of a faculty physician. Clinical skills are equivalent to the PCA. In addition, certain other tasks, eg. Giving injections, performing EKGs, may be performed based on training and FGP Clinical Policy and Procedure. The CMA may also perform clerical, insurance and medical record functions. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
One year of direct patient care experience in a medical office or ambulatory clinic preferred.