Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The CMA Training Academy is designed to provide a full - time, paid training opportunity to learn, through various teaching methods and on the job training, the information required to take and successfully pass the Certified Medical Assistant exam. At the successful completion of the exam, the trainee will become a CMA. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and / or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly. At the completion of the program and successful examination, the CMA will transfer to a CMA department position.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) From the following certification bodies: National Health Career Association (NHA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or American Allied Health (AAH) within 3 months or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) From the following certification bodies: American Medical Technologists (AMT) or the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) within 3 months.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1 year of customer service experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of medical terminology course

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Welcomes and seeks out feedback to improve performance Passionate about serving others well Seeks out opportunities to create and develop working relationships Excellent written and verbal communication skills Maintain a positive outlook regardless of situation Achieves and maintains a high level of emotional intelligence Attendance all training sessions and clinical rotations Displays an eagerness to learn

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Attend Academy classes and clinical rotations to learn functions of CMA job responsibilities.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.

• Attend CMA in training classes and clinical rotations.
• Work under the direction of the CMA preceptor during clinical rotations.
• Completes all mandatory training and competency modules.