Certified Medical Assistant Jobs
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- Location: Zionsville, IN
- Facility: Ascension Medical Group Clinic
- Department: Urgent Care
- Schedule: Full-time | Days | Varied work schedule - clinic open 7 days per week, will rotate weekends and holidays
- Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
- Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
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Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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- Location: Zionsville, IN
- Facility: Ascension Medical Group Clinic
- Department: Urgent Care
- Schedule: Full-time | Days | Varied work schedule - clinic open 7 days per week, will rotate weekends and holidays
- Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
- Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
-
Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Who's Hiring
- Ascension115
- CHRISTUS Health67
- UNC Health56
- Mercy Health56
- Novant Health56
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services196
- Education11
- Insurance7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified medical assistant jobs.
- Active CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) certification
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks
- Experience performing phlebotomy and processing lab specimens
- Ability to take vital signs, assist with exams, and administer injections
- High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of an accredited medical assistant program
- Strong patient communication skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
Tips for Your Certified Medical Assistant Job Search
List your certification prominently
Put your CMA or RMA credential directly after your name at the top of your resume. Hiring managers and ATS systems scan for certification status first, and burying it in a summary paragraph costs you interview callbacks in a competitive applicant pool.
Match your skills to each posting
Pull the exact clinical and administrative terms from each job description, such as electronic health record platforms, phlebotomy, or vital signs documentation, and mirror that language in your work history. Generic resumes underperform in medical office hiring because screening is highly keyword-driven.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified medical assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target specialties that match your experience
Certified medical assistant roles in dermatology, cardiology, and pediatrics require different daily tasks. Filter your search by specialty when possible and tailor your resume to reflect hands-on experience with that patient population, even if it came from clinicals or a limited rotation.
Prepare for a clinical skills assessment
Many medical offices include a hands-on or scenario-based skills check covering injections, EKG setup, or rooming procedures before extending an offer. Review your clinical competencies and practice articulating each step out loud so you can walk an interviewer through your process confidently.
Negotiate start date before you accept
Medical offices often need coverage quickly and may pressure you to commit to an unrealistic start date. Confirm you have enough time to complete a background check, drug screen, and any required immunization verification before signing an offer, or you risk starting behind on credentialing.
Certified Medical Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified medical assistants?
The companies hiring the most certified medical assistants right now include Ascension, CHRISTUS Health, and UNC Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-site physician groups and large urgent care networks tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many certified medical assistant jobs are remote?
About 2% of certified medical assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the primarily in-person nature of clinical work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are prior authorization coordination, patient scheduling, and remote patient monitoring support roles where hands-on clinical tasks are not required.
How do you become a certified medical assistant?
You complete an accredited medical assistant program, which is typically offered at community colleges and vocational schools and combines classroom instruction with a clinical externship. After graduating, you sit for a national certification exam such as the CMA through the AAMA or the RMA through AMT. Passing earns your credential, and most employers require it before hire.
Can you get hired as a certified medical assistant with no experience?
Yes, entry-level certified medical assistant positions regularly go to candidates whose only hands-on experience comes from their program externship. Highlight the clinical setting where you completed your externship, the procedures you performed, and the patient volume you worked with. Urgent care clinics and large primary care networks tend to be the most open to new graduates who hold active certification.
What does the certified medical assistant interview process look like?
Most certified medical assistant interviews start with a phone screen focused on your certification status and availability, followed by an in-person interview with the office manager or lead clinician. You may be asked to walk through how you room a patient, draw blood, or handle a difficult patient interaction. Some practices add a brief clinical skills check or shadow shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from physician offices, urgent care clinics, specialty practices, and health systems across the United States. Find roles that match your certification, experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing.
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