Arlington Float Pool CMA I

PHYSICIANS EAST; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians East, P.A. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I to support daily clinical operations in Greenville, NC. The role involves assisting providers during visits, preparing exam rooms, and managing patient data in the EMR, while upholding privacy and professional standards.

The position is full-time and may require variability in schedule with some overtime. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited program and possess EMR experience to ensure efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• EMR/HER experience required.
• Professional demeanor and privacy considerations for patients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen actively.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during office visits, exams, and procedures.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist with patient care.
• Record vital signs and health history questions.
• Enter medications, allergies, labs, and PCP info in EMR.

Skills

EMR/HER experience

Active listening

Privacy awareness

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited program

Tools

EMR/HER software

Job description

Arlington Float Pool CMA I

QMS SHARED / PRN / MA Full Time Clinical Services Greenville, NC, US

About us

Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.

Location & commitments

Full Time/Part Time/Temporary/Supplemental roles based at our Greenville location and covering outside locations as needed, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Weekend work rare but may occasionally be necessary. Early and late hours occasionally may be necessary. Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care of, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner.

Supervision Received

Reports to Supplemental Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor; Location Manager; Director of Operations.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds . Requires normal visual acuity and hearing . Requires exposure to bodily fluids.

Typical Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

About the role

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical practices. Performs under the direction of a physician or the RN and within the framework of the office policies and procedures for the Clinical Department.

Responsibilities

• Provider’s assistant in the daily clinic assisting providers during office visits, physical exams, and in-office procedures as needed.

Services include but are limited to

• Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care.
• Perform accurate measurement of vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, body weight, height, and complete appropriate health history questions.
• Record medications, allergies, pertinent lab work, pharmacy, and PCP (Primary Care Provider) in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
• EKG
• IRIS
• UNNA Boot Application
• Assist with Pap Smear and related lab work
• Immunization Management
• Prior Authorizations
• Population Health and care gap closure
• Follow standing orders as directed by department policies ( i.e. . UA, Flu, Strep tests).
• Preparing and administering medicines via PO , intramuscular , intradermal , intravenous , or subcutaneous route as per provider order .
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
• Notify patients of lab results.
• Assist patients by answering phone calls and refilling medications at the direction of the physician.
• Make referrals to other departments and clinics to coordinate patient care.
• Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.
• Starts, maintains and disconnects IV as per physician or mid-level provider order.
• Able to act as station floater including communicating panic lab values to care team, assist with same day requests and desktop management for station providers and staff .

Other duties

• Maintains patient confidentially.
• Keep management informed of high-risk situations.
• Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains licensure in accordance with North Carolina Board of Nursing .
• Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.Maintain CPR certification.
• Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance, and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.
• Adheres to department and office policies.

Candidate requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program. Licensure, if required , in good standing.
• Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required .
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.
• Ability to actively listen.
• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.
• Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Physicians East, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and/or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application/employment process.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice .