Cardiology CMA: Patient Care & Procedures Expert

UNC Health Care; Midway (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to interview patients, document HPI, reconcile medications, and collect specimens in our North Carolina clinics. The CMA will perform vital signs, assist with procedures, and deliver test results while maintaining EMR documentation and a safe clinical environment.

Required are a current Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, ARMA) and a BLS certification, plus the ability to lift supplies and navigate a busy clinical area.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, ARMA).
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to lift supplies and navigate clinical areas regularly.
• Preferred: Prior work experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect and document history of present illness (HPI), medications, and allergies.
• Measure vital signs and perform standard testing per clinic procedures.
• Coordinate and perform follow-on procedures as directed by a provider, including onsite testing, specimen collection, and wound care.
• Assist with provider-performed procedures such as suturing or splints.
• Communicate with patients about care and test results; explain policies clearly and with cultural competency.
• Document care in the EMR and ensure complete forms.
• Collect and prepare testing specimens for transport to the offsite lab.
• Maintain supplies and medications for safe ongoing clinical operations.
• Promote a safe, clean clinical environment with standard precautions and infection control.

Skills

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Physical stamina

Job description

UNC Health Care is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to interview patients, document HPI, reconcile medications, and collect specimens in our North Carolina clinics. The CMA will perform vital signs, assist with procedures, and deliver test results while maintaining EMR documentation and a safe clinical environment.

Required are a current Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, ARMA) and a BLS certification, plus the ability to lift supplies and navigate a busy clinical area.