CMA Jobs in Pennsylvania

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a critical role in the nursing industry by providing both clinical and administrative assistance to healthcare professionals. They perform a wide range of tasks including recording patient history, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, administering medications, and ensuring the cleanliness of examination rooms. In addition, they handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and billing. For this reason, they are indispensable in ensuring the smooth running of healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics.

To become a CMA, one must have graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, passed the CMA Certification Examination, and maintain their certification with continuing education. Important skills for a CMA include strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, technical skills, and a good understanding of medical terminology. Prior to becoming a CMA, an individual might have roles such as a medical secretary, a nursing assistant, or a phlebotomist; these positions provide valuable experience in both the administrative and clinical aspects of healthcare.

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Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - Cardiology

  • Geisinger
  • Lewistown, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lewistown, PA
  • 3 hours ago

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA....

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Certified Medical Assistant- Per Diem

  • GoHealth Urgent Care
  • Hanover, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hanover, PA
  • 3 hours ago

Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit; Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Boyertown

  • Tower Health
  • Boyertown, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Boyertown, PA
  • 10 hours ago

Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as per scope of...

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Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant - General Internal Medicine

  • Geisinger
  • Danville, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 11 hours ago

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA....

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Certified Medical Assistant - Womens Health

  • PA_SMMC03 Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group
  • Langhorne, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Langhorne, PA
  • 12 hours ago

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will: Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic...

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Certified Medical Assistant

  • Drexel University
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Valid registration/certification as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in the State of Pennsylvania or LPN Strong phlebotomy/venipuncture skills a must Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (English/Spanish...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Weight Loss Center

  • Tower Health
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 16 hours ago

"Job Summary Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology

  • Tower Health
  • West Reading, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • West Reading, PA
  • 16 hours ago

"Job Summary Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as...

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Certified Medical Assistant

  • Premier Orthopaedics
  • Glen Mills, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Mills, PA
  • 1 day ago

Medical Assistant Location: Glen Mills, Havertown, Chadds Ford, PA Organization: Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Overview Premier Orthopaedics, in...

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Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - Primary Care

  • Geisinger
  • Elysburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Elysburg, PA
  • 1 day ago

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA....

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Medical Assistant Certified/Registered

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Altoona, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 1 day ago

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. Minimum...

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Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology

  • Geisinger
  • Danville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 1 day ago

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA....

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Certified Medical Assistant

  • Geisinger
  • Pittston, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittston, PA
  • 1 day ago

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA....

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Certified Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery

  • UPMC
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 1 day ago

UPMC is currently hiring a Full-time Certified Medical Assistant for the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Center at UPMC Divine Providence in Williamsport, PA. This position is Monday - Friday,...

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Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - Community Care

  • Geisinger
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 2 days ago

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA....

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Salary for CMA Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

CMAs in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
23.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%
High School or GED
16.4%
Master's Degree
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CMAs in Pennsylvania
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%


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