Certified Medical Assistant

Kernodle; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kernodle Clinic in Burlington, NC is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to support its OB/GYN department. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited MA program with CMA certification; EPIC experience is a plus, and BLS certification is required.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This on-site role covers taking histories, recording vitals, preparing patients for exams, documenting care in the EMR, and assisting with prescriptions and follow-up tasks under

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Current CMA certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Document care using EPIC and clinical policies.
• Assist with prescriptions and follow-up tasks as directed by the physician.

Skills

CMA certification

EMR/EHR experience

BLS certification

Education

Graduates of accredited MA program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Full Time CMA Position for Busy Multi-Specialist Clinic, located in Burlington, NC.

Kernodle Clinic is a respected and progressive multi-specialty group practice with office locations in Burlington, Mebane and Elon. We are a community leader that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for our employees. Kernodle Clinic is a multi-specialty practice with more than 100 providers located just off I-40/I-85. Burlington is accessible as a day trip to NC Mountains and beaches. Ample recreational activities, shopping, and easy access to metros (Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham) are unique to Burlington.

We are currently seeking patient-focused individuals for a Certified Medical Assistant to support our OB/GYN Department. This position would be located at the Burlington Kernodle Clinic location. Experience preferred but not required. EPIC experience not required, but a preferred plus. Schedule would be Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All candidates must be graduates of an accredited MA program, and possess a current CMA certification, preferably through AAMA or AMT. BLS through AHA certification required.

Job Type: Full-time

Duties Include, but not limited to the following:

• Takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Plans, provides, and documents professional medical assisting care utilizing the medical assisting process, in accordance with physician/APP orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the department manager.
• Promptly and accurately completes initial assessment including taking / recording weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pain assessment. Asks chief complaint for visit, and updates allergies and medications in EPIC. Notes abnormal conditions. Collects and analyzes patient data, documents and communicates appropriately medical assisting actions taken and patient responses of the actions taken.
• Concisely document all patient related calls, orders, and transactions in the medical record.
• When providing direct patient care, including patient related telephone conversations, employees use double identifiers to ensure right patient every time.
• Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, and authorizing drug refills as directed.