Medical Assistant job description template

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US format, federal rules as of 30 Oct 2026. State and local rules vary.

A medical assistant supports clinicians with patient intake, vital signs, basic clinical tasks and front-office duties. A careful job description states the clinic type, the clinical and administrative split, which tasks state law allows the assistant to perform, and whether certification is required.

At a glance

  • Separate clinical tasks from front-desk tasks in the duties list.
  • Check your state's rules on what medical assistants may do, such as injections or lab draws.
  • Say whether certification (for example CMA or RMA) is required or preferred.

Template

Medical Assistant
[COMPANY] | [CITY, STATE or Remote] | [Full-time / Part-time / Contract]

PAY: $[MIN] to $[MAX] per [hour / year]. Benefits: [LIST].

SUMMARY
A medical assistant supports clinicians with patient intake, vital signs, basic clinical tasks and front-office duties. At [COMPANY] you will [OUTCOME FOR THE FIRST YEAR] and report to [TITLE].

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet patients, verify demographics and room them
- Take vital signs, height, weight and patient history
- Prepare exam rooms and assist clinicians during exams
- Perform clinic tasks permitted by state law, such as [TASKS]
- Schedule appointments and handle referrals and authorizations
- Update records in [EHR] accurately
- Follow infection-control and privacy (HIPAA) procedures

REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent plus medical assistant training or experience
- [Certification] if required in [STATE] or by your policy
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Comfort with an electronic health record
- Professional manner with patients

NICE TO HAVE
- Phlebotomy or EKG experience
- Experience in [SPECIALTY]
- Bilingual patient communication

HOW WE HIRE
[Interview rounds, any test, timeline. Say that applicants never pay a fee.]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
[COMPANY] considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. To request an adjustment, contact [EMAIL].

Duties and skills follow the O*NET OnLine summary for Medical Assistants (31-9092.00), the US Department of Labor's occupational database.

How to customize it

  • Scope of practice: it varies by state. Write duties so a licensed clinician delegates them, and check state rules before you assign injections or procedures.
  • Immunizations and health screens: ask only after a conditional offer, and keep within ADA rules.
  • HIPAA: all staff handling patient information need training; mention it in onboarding.
  • Hourly pay: medical assistants are usually non-exempt. State overtime rules.
  • Level: delete the junior or senior wording that does not apply, and cut every requirement you would not screen for.
  • Pay: enter your own approved range. Several states require a range in the posting; see pay transparency laws.

How to post it on LiveRec

  1. Open Jobs and choose Post a job.
  2. Choose Use a template or a previous job, Describe it with AI, or Create a new job from scratch.
  3. Paste the summary, responsibilities and requirements into the Description step, then complete the screening and assessment steps.
  4. Use Preview posting to see what candidates see, then choose Post job.

Steps and limits are in Post a job on LiveRec.

FAQ

Is certification legally required? Not in every state. Some employers or insurers require it. State whether it is a legal, contractual or company requirement.

Can a medical assistant give injections? It depends on the state and delegation by a licensed clinician. Check your state medical board before you list it.

Next step

Fill the placeholders, check the finished text against how to write a job description, and post it. Build a scorecard from the requirements list.

Sources

  • O*NET OnLine, 31-9092.00 Medical Assistants: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9092.00
  • EEOC, Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices: https://www.eeoc.gov/prohibited-employment-policies-practices
  • US DOL Wage and Hour Division, FLSA: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa
  • HHS, HIPAA for professionals: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/index.html

This is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change and your situation may differ. Consult a licensed attorney or qualified adviser.