The MA is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other
care team members. The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by
assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring
the appropriate information is available to the provider, and entering pertinent
history in the medical record. The MA performs and assists with clinical
procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed
by the provider and per protocol.
Medical Assistant I:
* High School diploma or GED required
* Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
* Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program or MA certification
required (see below)
* Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered
Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcare Association (NHA)
* Basic clinical and administrative skills.
Medical Assistant II:
* Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
* High School diploma or GED required
* Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
* Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or
certification as a medical assistant through an alternate pathway
* Certification required (see below)
* Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered
Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
* Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks.
* Mentor and train new Medical Assistants.
Medical Assistant III:
* Requires 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
* High School diploma or GED required
* Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
* Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required
* Certification required (see below)
* Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered
Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
* Advanced clinical and administrative skills.
* Involvement in quality improvement initiatives and advanced patient care.
* Serves as a coach, preceptor, and mentor to new medical assistant associates
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health
system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver
care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours
Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along
with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and
more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit
system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care,
research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach
focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help
every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to
culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an
environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and
valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org [https://www.nemours.org/].