Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Federal
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
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Are you passionate about supporting healthcare delivery and making a meaningful difference in the lives of service members, veterans, and their families? Join Decypher as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and contribute directly to the health and readiness of individuals who serve our country. Since 2008, Decypher has partnered with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional healthcare services, innovative technology, and management solutions. Our ongoing mission is to support quality care for veterans, servicemembers, and their families nationwide.
As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will play a crucial role in supporting clinical operations and ensuring a smooth and positive patient experience. You will prepare examination rooms, assist with patient flow, collect and document vital signs and medical histories, and perform ordered diagnostic procedures. This full-time position offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise and commitment to patient care are highly valued. You will interact with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and patients in a fast-paced setting, contributing to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of clinic operations.
Your responsibilities as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will include preparing examination rooms before each patient visit to ensure a safe and clean environment. You will assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed by clinical leadership. As part of your daily routine, you will collect vital signs, such as temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter readings. Accurately obtaining and documenting patient medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies, and vital signs is essential for providing high-quality care and supporting clinical decision-making.
In addition to direct patient care, you will perform diagnostic procedures as ordered by healthcare providers and maintain adequate stock levels and routine maintenance of examination rooms. Completing laboratory and x-ray requisitions according to clinic policies and entering demographic, diagnostic, and departure information into the electronic health record system are important administrative components of this role. Administrative duties, such as answering telephones, transcribing messages, assisting with scheduling appointments, and placing appointment reminder calls, comprise up to 20% of your workload, allowing you to maintain strong communication and organizational skills.
To succeed as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Decypher, you must meet specific qualifications. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with graduation from an accredited medical assistant training program (CAAHEP, ABHES, CCBMA, ACCSC, ACICS, ACCET, or ACCJC) or completion of a formal medical services training program from the United States Armed Forces. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory. U.S. citizenship is also required for this role due to the nature of the work and partnership with federal agencies.
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position with Decypher offers a supportive work environment, regular weekday hours, and the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals. The physical requirements for this position include the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform frequent bending, reaching, and manual tasks, including injections, phlebotomy, and data entry. Good vision, hearing, and dexterity are essential for safely assisting patients and operating clinical equipment.
At Decypher, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We promote equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, regardless of background, and encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply. As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will have the chance to grow your career in a mission-driven organization, expand your clinical skills, and make a positive impact every day. Take the next step in your healthcare career and apply now to join our dedicated team.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Summary- Support clinical operations by preparing exam rooms and assisting with patient flow
- Collect and document vital signs and medical histories
- Perform diagnostic procedures as ordered by healthcare providers
- Contribute to administrative tasks and maintain accurate patient records
- Work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team
- Prepare examination rooms prior to patient arrival
- Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Measure and record vital signs, including temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter readings
- Obtain and document patient medical and drug histories, chief complaints, and allergies
- Perform ordered diagnostic procedures
- Maintain examination room supplies and cleanliness
- Complete laboratory and x-ray requisitions
- Enter demographic and clinical data into electronic health records
- Answer telephones, transcribe messages, and assist with scheduling appointments
- Perform administrative duties up to 20% of workload
- Competitive hourly wage with health and welfare stipend
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative work environment with a mission-driven team
- High school diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (CAAHEP, ABHES, CCBMA, ACCSC, ACICS, ACCET, ACCJC) or U.S. Armed Forces formal medical services training program
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform manual clinical tasks
- Good vision, hearing, and dexterity
- Detail-oriented and organized with strong communication skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
- Committed to upholding high standards of patient care
- Values teamwork and collaboration
- Dedicated to supporting veterans, service members, and their families
- This position supports a federal healthcare partnership and requires adherence to all applicable policies and procedures
- Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the application button to take the next step in their healthcare career