Cardiology CMA: Hands-On Patient Care & Procedures

UNC Health Care; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to interview patients, initiate care, collect specimens, and document results in the EMR. The role supports physicians with procedures, tests, and wound care in a 40-hour onsite day schedule.

The ideal candidate holds CMA credentials (CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or ARMA CMA) and BLS certification, with prior clinical experience preferred. Must be able to lift supplies and navigate a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold CMA certification or equivalent credential (CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, ARMA CMA).
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to lift supplies and navigate clinical area regularly.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness and allergies.
• Measures vital signs and performs standard testing per clinic procedures.
• Coordinates and performs follow-on procedures including onsite testing, specimen collection, and wound care.
• Assists with provider‑performed procedures such as suture application or splints.
• Communicates with patients about care and test results, explaining policies clearly and respectfully.
• Documents care into the EMR and ensures necessary forms are completed.
• Collects and prepares testing specimens for transport to offsite labs.
• Maintains supplies and medications for efficient clinical operations.
• Promotes a safe, clean environment with standard infection control precautions.

Skills

Patient interaction

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Specimen collection

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) ARMA

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to interview patients, initiate care, collect specimens, and document results in the EMR. The role supports physicians with procedures, tests, and wound care in a 40-hour onsite day schedule.

The ideal candidate holds CMA credentials (CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or ARMA CMA) and BLS certification, with prior clinical experience preferred. Must be able to lift supplies and navigate a clinical setting.