{"id":48,"date":"2024-05-07T01:59:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T01:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/career-spotlight-certified-medical-assistant-cma\/"},"modified":"2024-06-10T20:36:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T20:36:02","slug":"career-spotlight-certified-medical-assistant-cma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivytech.lafayette.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-1-issue-1\/career-spotlight-certified-medical-assistant-cma\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Spotlight: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">A certified medical assistant (CMA) plays a pivotal role in the healthcare sector, functioning as an indispensable ally in the seamless operation of medical practices and clinics. CMAs are the backbone of patient care, adeptly managing a blend of clinical and administrative tasks that ensure healthcare facilities run efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">In their clinical role, medical assistants are involved in direct patient care. They prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, and assist with diagnostic tests and medical procedures. Their training allows them to perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and basic laboratory tests, under the supervision of a physician. This hands-on involvement not only supports the medical staff but also provides critical comfort and communication to patients during their visits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">On the administrative side, CMAs handle front-desk duties which include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. 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