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Clerical Medical Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Medical Assistant

Doylestown, PA · On-site

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

Medical Assistant will provide clerical and clinical support to the PrimeCare Medical staff. Job Duties: * Handles incoming phone calls from other departments and facilities. * Schedules all outside ...

Certified Medical Assistant/LPN

Dalton, GA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Assists with business operations, clerical, medical records management, reception, and patient ... Graduated from a Medical Assistant program, accredited by the Commission on accreditation of Allied ...

Certified Medical Assistant/LPN

Dalton, GA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Assists with business operations, clerical, medical records management, reception, and patient ... Graduated from a Medical Assistant program, accredited by the Commission on accreditation of Allied ...

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How much do clerical medical assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for clerical medical assistant in the United States is $19.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clerical medical assistant?

Clerical medical assistants are healthcare support professionals who handle administrative and clerical tasks in medical offices or clinics. Their duties typically include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, billing, answering phones, and assisting with insurance forms. They do not provide direct patient care but play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities. By handling paperwork and organizational tasks, clerical medical assistants allow doctors and nurses to focus more on patient care.

What is the difference between Clerical Medical Assistant vs Medical Secretary?

AspectClerical Medical AssistantMedical Secretary
CertificationsMay require CMA or medical assisting certificationTypically no certification required, but certifications like CMA can be beneficial
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, healthcare facilitiesDoctor's offices, clinics, healthcare administrative offices
Job FocusAssisting healthcare providers with clinical and administrative tasksHandling administrative tasks, scheduling, and patient correspondence

Clerical Medical Assistants and Medical Secretaries both work in healthcare settings, but Clerical Medical Assistants often perform clinical duties alongside administrative tasks, while Medical Secretaries focus primarily on administrative support. Certifications and work environments overlap, making them related roles within healthcare administration and support.

What does a clerical medical assistant do?

Clerical Medical Assistants are responsible for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, handling phone calls, and processing billing information. On a daily basis, they serve as a vital link between patients, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring smooth communication and efficient office operations. Collaboration is key in this role, as Clerical Medical Assistants often coordinate with medical staff to update charts, verify insurance details, and relay important information to patients. This teamwork-oriented environment helps maintain a well-organized and patient-focused healthcare setting.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a clerical medical assistant?

To thrive as a Clerical Medical Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of medical terminology, often supported by a high school diploma or medical assisting certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, scheduling software, and office equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and customer service skills help you interact effectively with patients and healthcare staff. These competencies ensure smooth office operations, accurate record-keeping, and a positive patient experience in healthcare environments.
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Infographic showing various Clerical Medical Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,114 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Medical Assistant / Case Manager

BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

Milford, DE • On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Brandywine Counseling & Community Services rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description:

Who we are

Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.


BCCS is seeking a full time certified Medical Assistant / Case Manager for STARS program, a mobile treatment unit.


The Full-time STARS Medical Assistant / Case Manager has the primary responsibility for:

  • Providing quality, sufficient and appropriate medical case management and advocacy services to clients served in our outpatient behavioral health treatment program, which includes Medication Assisted Treatment, office-based treatment services, outpatient treatment services.
  • The Medical Assistant does this by increasing access to care through outreach and enrollment, improving health through education and support, and ensuring appropriate use of health care and behavioral health services.
  • Complete medical case management duties, including but not limited to: observing random urinalysis, printing lab requisitions and lab orders, data entry and tracking of all urine drug screen results, calling clients for random urine drug screens, ordering supplies, completing prior authorizations for treatment, maintaining a spreadsheet for tracking data related to the STARS program, inputting data into an online database.
  • Driving the RV, scheduling medical appointments or coordinating medical care for patients with outside providers, setting up primary care appts for patients who do not have PCP, documentation related to efforts to schedule medical appointments, verifying insurance.
  • Provide coverage of front desk duties, which includes scheduling, answering phones, transportation orders, etc. The position is stationed at the front desk - there are two workstations in the front office and there is a receptionist stationed there as well, but the Medical Assistant/Case Manager and the receptionist will share some basic clerical/medical office duties.
  • The STARS Medical Assistant/Case Manager will accompany the treatment team on the mobile unit into the community for client contacts, will make community engagements with local providers, collaborate and coordinate with referral sources, and will attend community events that the STARS unit schedules.
  • In addition, the Medical Assistant will be the point person for information dissemination and collaboration of clinical and medical services internally and externally.
Requirements:

Hours:

  • Monday - Friday
  • 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Possibility for community events held in the evenings.

Qualifications:

  • REQUIRED: High School Diploma
  • REQUIRED: Valid Driver’s License w/ 2 Points or Less
  • PREFERRED: Medical Assistant Certification
  • PREFERRED: Phlebotomy experience


The compensation package for this position includes:

  • Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
  • 32 paid days off annually
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%!
  • BCCS is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Opportunity for advancement

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