Certified Medical Assistant – OB/Gyn Services - Job Posting - Responsibilities, Qualifications, Work Environment

Oct 3, 2026

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Job posting for a Certified Medical Assistant supporting OB/Gyn services under direct supervision of a healthcare provider and licensed nursing staff. The role includes preparing exam rooms, assisting with patient preparation and vital signs, performing lab work if certified, maintaining medical records and lab logs, supporting supply ordering and patient flow, tracking lab results, and maintaining confidentiality. Requirements include high school/GED, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, CMA/RMA or alternative certifications, and current CPR, with a very busy, highly stressful environment and physical demands for standing and patient/lift support.

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Position Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient preparation and lab support

Records, supplies, and patient flow

Qualifications

Work Environment

Physical Demands

How to Apply

JOB POSTING Certified Medical Assistant – OB/Gyn Services Position Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant assists in patient care, patient lab work, patient and laboratory record keeping and office and lab maintenance under the direct supervision of the health care provider and licensed nursing staff. Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepares and maintains patient’s rooms to include stocking and cleaning. • Prepares patients for exam and treatment to include: vital signs, weight, height, head circumference, hearing screens, vision screens, and lab work including finger/heel sticks and venipuncture, if certified. • Records patient information in appropriate medical records and lab logs. • Assists with supply ordering and maintenance as necessary. • Assists with medical records maintenance as necessary. • Assists with patient flow through the office. • Assists licensed staff with lab results tracking and follow-up. • Maintains patient confidentiality in all encounters. • Assists in providing PI reports for improving the quality of patient care. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager. Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED required. • Completion of a Medical Assisting program through an accredited college is required. • Credentialed through one of the following certification entities required: o Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) o Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) • If not certified through AAMA or AMT, credentialing from other certifying entities, such as CCMA through NHA, or NRCMA through NHAP, or NCMA through NCCT will be considered. • Current CPR certification required Work Environment: Very busy atmosphere. Highly stressful when dealing with individual personalities of coworkers, patients and their families. Potential for regular exposure to blood-borne diseases (Category I) . Potential for exposure to chemical hazards (Category B) . Physical Demands: Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Assists with lifting and moving patients as necessary. Lifts supplies/equipment up to 20lbs, occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. How to Apply: If you are interested in applying, please download and print an application from our website: [www.tandemhealthsc.org](www.tandemhealthsc.org. Return)[. Return](www.tandemhealthsc.org. Return) your completed application to: Tandem Health Attn: Human Resources 550 S. Pike West Sumter, SC 29150

FAQs

What does the Certified Medical Assistant do in OB/Gyn services?

The assistant supports patient care, lab work, record keeping, and office/lab maintenance under supervision. Duties include preparing rooms, helping with exam preparation, and supporting lab results tracking and follow-up.

What qualifications and certifications are required?

A high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited medical assisting program are required. Credentialing must be CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT), with alternatives considered, plus current CPR certification.

What is the work environment and physical demand for this position?

The environment is very busy and highly stressful, with potential regular exposure to blood-borne diseases and chemical hazards. The job requires prolonged standing/walking and assisting with lifting and moving patients, plus equipment lifting up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by asda1da