NHA | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is an unlicensed multi-skilled healthcare practitioner who is competent in both a wide variety of clinical and laboratory procedures, as well as many administrative roles. A CCMA may perform some or all of the following duties. However, they are not limited to just these responsibilities:
- Interviews patients and measures vitals signs
- Prepares treatment rooms
- Gives injections or treatments and performs venipuncture and laboratory tests
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment
Source: NHA