CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

Company: Nephrology Specialists PC
Location: Mechanicsville
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Commonwealth Kidney Doctors (CKD), a Nephrology Specialists company, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our nephrology team. This role is ideal for a CMA who enjoys patient-facing work and can efficiently room patients, collect accurate clinical information, and support providers in delivering high-quality kidney care. This position is focused on rooming patients, including preparing patients for provider visits and supporting clinic flow. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation. Primary Focus: Patient Rooming & Visit Preparation (Core Role) You will be a key part of the daily clinic flow by ensuring patients are prepared for provider visits and that documentation is accurate and complete. Core responsibilities include: - Room patients efficiently and professionally - Collect history for new patients and update key clinical elements (vaccines, allergies, pharmacy, social history) - Obtain and document vital signs - Update and reconcile medication lists - Perform urine dip testing for new patients and as needed - Obtain outside labs/records/history not already in the chart (as directed) - Support clinic flow by ensuring charts are accurate, complete, and ready for the provider Additional Responsibilities (As Assigned) - Assist with patient communications and routing messages appropriately - Support clinical documentation workflows (assigning/organizing documents in the chart) - Travel to CKD locations as needed (travel assignments directed by Management) - Provide general clinical support to providers and teammates to ensure smooth daily operations Requirements: Education & Licensure - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certificate required - BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS preferred. Experience - Minimum of 1–2 years of CMA experience in an outpatient clinic, internal medicine, nephrology, or similar setting. - Familiarity with managing chronic illness, particularly kidney disease, hypertension, and diabetes, is preferred. - Experience with care coordination, medication management, or patient education is a plus. Skills & Clinical Competencies - Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems (Athena preferred). - Ability to educate patients on disease management, treatment plans, and medication adherence. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build rapport with patients and support them compassionately. Administrative & Teamwork Abilities - Support providers with chart preparation, documentation, and patient follow-up. Work Conditions - Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient clinic setting. - Ability to stand for extended periods, move freely, and assist patients as needed. - Will require travel between multiple clinic locations (as needed). PI7bbbf4fddda3-25405-39547553

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