Cardiology CMA: Patient Care & Onsite Testing

UNC Health; Broadview Estates (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to interview patients, collect histories, and initiate care in clinics. You will perform vital signs, specimen collection, and assist with procedures while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and timely test result delivery.

Day-to-day duties include coordinating follow‑up care, maintaining supplies, and upholding infection control standards. Onsite 40‑hour weeks with standard day schedules await qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification from recognized bodies.
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to lift supplies and navigate clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness and medications.
• Measures vital signs and performs standard tests per clinic procedures.
• Coordinates and performs follow-on procedures, including onsite testing and specimen collection.
• Assists with provider-performed procedures such as sutures or splints.
• Communicates with patients regarding their care and explains policies clearly.
• Documents care into the EMR, ensuring forms are completed.
• Collects testing specimens and prepares them for transport to the lab.
• Maintains supplies and medications for ongoing clinical operations.
• Promotes a safe, clean clinical environment and applies infection control principles.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Education

CCMA (NHA)

CMA (AAMA)

RMA (AMT)

NCMA (NCCT)

CMA (ARMA)

BLS certification

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to interview patients, collect histories, and initiate care in clinics. You will perform vital signs, specimen collection, and assist with procedures while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and timely test result delivery.

Day-to-day duties include coordinating follow‑up care, maintaining supplies, and upholding infection control standards. Onsite 40‑hour weeks with standard day schedules await qualified candidates.