Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

Position Summary: The CMA in a pediatric office supports providers and clinical staff by performing patient-care, administrative, and clinical tasks specific to children and adolescents. This role ensures efficient clinic operations, high-quality pediatric care, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs (manual BP), growth measurements (height/length, weight, head circumference, BMI percentile), medical history, and chef complaint.


• Perform assessments within scope of practice and document findings in the EMR


• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and pediatric supplies.


• Assist providers with pediatric examinations, procedures, wound care, splinting, nebulizer treatments, and other ordered interventions.


• Administer childhood immunizations following CDC/ACIP guidelines and verify proper documentation of VIS sheets


• Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered by the provider.


• Perform pediatric clinical tasks such as vision and hearing screenings.


• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, urinalysis, etc.).


• May assist with or perform phlebotomy using techniques appropriate for pediatric patients


• Support parents with instructions for medication, care plans, and follow-up.


• Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of medical equipment.


• Respond to pediatric emergencies according to office protocol and participate in routine emergency drills.


• Responsible for tracking provider orders and maintaining EMR buckets.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.


• Active CCMA (NHA) or CMA (NRCMA) certification required.


• Pediatric clinical experience preferred but not required.


• Current BLS certification. 


• EMR experience preferred.


• Strong understanding of pediatric immunizations, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.


• Ability to lift 25–30 lbs (including assisting toddlers).


• Ability to assist or position pediatric patients safely. 

Work Environment:

• Outpatient pediatric clinic setting.


• May require occasional travel between clinic locations.


• Must maintain confidentiality of pediatric health information in accordance with HIPAA.


• Rotation of weekend clinics may be required. 

#PIQ