Certified Medical Assistant -Primary Care Hendersonville

UNC REX Healthcare; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its team and seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join their dedicated primary care network. In this vital role, you'll be the first point of contact for patients, responsible for interviewing them, collecting specimens, and ensuring a smooth clinical experience. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, along with opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification from recognized organizations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and documents their medical history and vital signs.
• Coordinates follow-on procedures and communicates test results effectively.
• Maintains clinical supplies and promotes a safe clinical environment.

Skills

Patient Interviewing

Vital Sign Measurement

Specimen Collection

Documentation in EMR

Communication Skills

Infection Control

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Recordkeeping System (EMR)

Job description

Description

Our team is growing! Pardee BlueMD, part of the Pardee UNC Health Care organization, is a primary care physician practice network organized as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our full-time positions offer a range of benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more. Come be happy with Pardee!

Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) interviews and initiates care for patients who visit our clinics and plays key roles in the care provided, up to and including specimen collection and delivery of test results.

Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness (HPI), medication reconciliation, history of allergies.
• Performs vital sign measurement and any standard testing per clinic procedures.
• Coordinates and performs follow-on procedures as directed by a provider, including but not limited to onsite testing, specimen collection, and wound care.
• Assists with provider-performed procedures such as suture application or splints.
• Communicates with patients in a timely and effective manner regarding their care. Notifies patients of test and lab results. Patiently and clearly explains practice policies and procedures using cultural competency and active listening.
• Documents care into electronic medical recordkeeping system (EMR). Ensures completion of necessary documentation and forms.
• Collects and prepares testing specimens as needed for transport to offsite laboratory.
• Maintains and monitors consumable supplies and medications for effective ongoing clinical operations.
• Promotes a safe, clean and secure clinical environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification. Accepted forms of the credential are:
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) as issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) as issued by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) as issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Assistant (NCMA) as issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) as issued by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Position will require the ability to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate clinical area actively throughout work.

Preferred:

• Prior work experience in a clinical setting.

About Pardee BlueMD

UNC Health Pardee BlueMD is a Federally Qualified Health Center organized as a partnership between Pardee UNC Health Care and Blue Ridge Health. Spread across 12 individual locations in WNC, this partnership is specifically structured to allow our care team to reduce gaps in care, create a more seamless delivery model, and improve patient outcomes.

Learn more about Pardee BlueMD at our website.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: PBMD 611B Fifth Avenue West

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: 611 5TH AV W

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No