Certified Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant in Lumberton, NC to support physicians and the patient care team. You will perform administrative and clinical duties, manage schedules and records, and contribute to efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include vital signs, injections, EKG, labs, and accurate EHR documentation, while upholding confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or Medical Assistant Diploma
• CPR certification current
• Minimum 2 years in clerical/administrative role
• Knowledge of healthcare and clinical terminology, regulations, best practices
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical facility as MA or externship in medical office
• Ability to perform EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, injections
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clinical duties under physician/manager direction
• Schedule appointments, maintain medical records, and perform billing and coding
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories
• Prepare patients for examinations
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments as ordered
• Obtain and process laboratory specimens including venipuncture
• Document encounters, treatments, and immunizations in the EHR
• Respond to patient calls, lobby visits, faxes, referrals, and appointments
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and sterilize instruments
• Ensure infection control and safety procedures are followed
• Assist other Medical Assistants with patient flow and coverage
• Maintain accurate patient records and logs
• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

CPR Certification

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

EHR Systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Office Equipment

Fax Machines

Job description

• Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under physician and manager direction
• Schedule appointments, maintain medical records, and perform billing and insurance coding
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories
• Prepare patients for examinations
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments as ordered
• Obtain and process laboratory specimens, including venipuncture
• Document patient encounters, treatments, medications, immunizations, and clinical information in the EHR
• Respond to patient phone calls, lobby visits, faxes, referrals, and specialist appointments
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam rooms; clean and sterilize instruments
• Follow infection control, PPE, bloodborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and safety procedures
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations
• Assist other Medical Assistants with patient flow and coverage
• Maintain accurate patient records, forms, reports, and logs
• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Support and mentor new team members
• Participate in staff meetings and required training
• Maintain effective relationships with patients, coworkers, providers, and staff
• Use computers, EHR systems, phones, fax machines, and office equipment
• Maintain reliable attendance and work scheduled shifts
• Promote chronic care, collaborative care, and remote patient monitoring services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting
• Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for a specific specialty if working in a specialty department
• Minimum 2 years in a clerical or administrative role
• Knowledge of healthcare and clinical terminology, regulations, and best practices
• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office
• Current experience with electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary procedures, and injections
• Ability to problem solve and work independently and in a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Sensitivity to the needs of persons with MH/SA/DD concerns
• Ability to interact empathetically with beneficiaries and their families
• Must possess a current CPR certification
• Must possess current health records with appropriate immunizations (hepatitis B and tuberculosis)
• Preferred national certification for registered medical assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT) or certified assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks, including patient care, medical record management, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on patient interaction and team collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Diploma
• CPR Certification
• Venipuncture Experience
• EHR Documentation
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs Measurement
• Injections Administration
• Billing and Insurance Coding
• Laboratory Specimen Processing
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) Skills
• Clinical Terminology Knowledge
• Patient Record Management
• Infection Control Procedures
• Chronic Care Promotion
• Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Empathy
• Team Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Medical Assistant Diploma

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Regulations
• Patient Care
• Clinical Best Practices
• Medical Facility Experience
• Confidentiality

Tools & Technologies

• EHR Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• Office Equipment
• Fax Machines