Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Madison

Madison

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Merit Health Medical Group (hub)
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Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care Madison
Allied Health
OVERHEAD DEPT
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Job Overview

Why Join Us?

  • Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
  • Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
  • Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
  • Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
  • We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement
  • Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
  • Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
  • A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact!

No weekends, No holidays, No Call

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. This role supports clinical and administrative functions, including assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, managing patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service.

Essential Functions

  • Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
  • Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
  • Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
  • Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
  • Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
  • Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
  • Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
  • Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
  • Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
  • Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required or
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

The Hiring Process

Ready to Join Us?

We've made our hiring journey as straightforward as possible.

1. Apply

Explore our open roles across our 59 hospitals and 800+ sites of care to find the perfect match for your skills, experience, and career goals.

2. Submit

Complete our straightforward online application by submitting your resume, contact information, and any required certifications or licensure details.

3. Review

Our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application and qualifications to ensure a strong fit with both the role and our core values.

4. Interview

If your profile is a match, we will invite you to connect with our recruiters or hiring managers. This is a chance for us to learn more about your experience and for you to learn more about our team culture.

5. Offer

Successful candidates will be extended a formal employment offer detailing your competitive compensation and comprehensive Total Rewards package.

6. Onboarding

Once you’ve accepted the offer letter and passed time-sensitive pre-employment screenings and verifications—including drug and background checks—your start date will be confirmed and you’ll be part of our CHS family!

Join Our Talent Community

Bring your purpose and build your career with a team that puts patients first.

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