Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title:

Certified Medical Assistant ** Will train the right candidate for the job**

Revision Date:

01/01/2026

Reports to:

SFP/UCOS Management

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Schedule:

0-40 hours/week

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

• The role of the Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) is to support the medical practitioner by keeping the practice running smoothly and on schedule.
• This position works closely with the medical practitioner to give support such as rooming patients, assist with procedures, update, and administer immunizations, assist with dispensing of prescriptions, answering phones, data entry, participate in training processes, running simple laboratory tests and taking x-rays.
• CMAs will also administer patient blood draws and injections when directed by practitioners.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic medical and clerical procedures before and after examination including taking of vital signs, medical history update, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, recording of EKG's, dressing changes, medication administration, I.V. administration and monitoring, assisting with procedures, shooting x-rays, acting as chaperone during patient visits, faxing and assistance in dispensing prescriptions under the direction of provider, and documentation of care in the health record.
• Prepare, administer, and document immunizations or other injections.
• Provide patient education.
• Set-up procedure trays.
• Perform vision testing, Snellen, Ishihara and color.
• Perform eye and ear irrigations.
• EKG preparations, hook-up, and run EKG.
• Proactively contacts patients for follow-up as directed by provider along with three day call backs.
• Attend staff meetings for information sharing, continuing education activities, and participate in continuous improvement efforts as required.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

(Check appropriate category required to perform essential function of the job.)

Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

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Stand or Sit (Stationary position)

Walk (Move, Traverse)

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)

Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)

See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)

Pushing or Pulling

Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

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Exposure to Fumes

Mechanical Hazards

Exposure to Dust

Chemical Hazards

Exposure Extreme Temperatures

Electrical Hazards

Wet

Radiant Energy Hazards

Noise

Explosives Hazards

Vibration

Burn Hazards

Mists or gases

Other:

Comments:

OSHA Categories

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Category I – Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Category III – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Equipment and Tools

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Equipment used for job: Stethoscope, thermometer, pulse oximetry, sphygmomanometer, computer, telephone, weight scale, and EKG machine.

Travel

(Check if required to travel is an essential function of the position)

Local

In-State

Out-of-State

Comments: Travel may be required for training.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• CMA Certification

Experience

• One year as a Certified Medical Assistant working in a medical practice

License

• BLS required or within three months of hire

Special Skills

• Experience with electronic health records (Preferred)
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and attitude
• Familiar with clinical, behavioral, and wellness screening tools

Signature

This Job Description reflects Soldotna Family Practice's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and qualifications of the job.

Date:

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Location:

• Soldotna, AK 99669 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person