Certified Medical Assistant

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public health is seeking a skilled Certified Medical Assistant to join their clinical team. This vital role involves providing compassionate care to patients, documenting vital signs and medical histories, and assisting healthcare providers during procedures. The successful candidate will have a strong background in patient care and phlebotomy, along with the ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain patient confidentiality. Join a dedicated team committed to improving community health and making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and CPR Certification.
• One year experience as a certified medical assistant with phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care during appointments and ensure accurate documentation.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare exam rooms for patient visits.
• Collect specimens and prepare for transport to the lab.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Electronic Medical Record Documentation

Basic Health Screenings

Basic Interviewing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking to add a well skilled Certified Medical Assistant to its clinical team. The medical assistant provides care to patients as directed under supervision of NP/MD/RN in the clinical setting. They will warmly welcome patients into the clinic, obtain and record vital signs, chief complaints, medical histories. Performs ordered lab test and blood draws. Cleans and transitions rooms preparing for next patient. Prepares patients for examination, assists providers during procedures. Cleans equipment and processes instruments for sterilization as assigned. Adheres to patient safety standards, HIPPA and confidentiality. Accurately documents in the electronic medical record. Serves patients with respect regarding their sexual orientation, gender identity, developmental level, race, etc.

**Start date for this position will be on or after July 1, 2025**A successful candidate shou have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

Basic knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental conditions of clients to be served.

Ability to establish rapport and relate to population served and a variety of service disciplines (nurse, doctor, social worker).

Ability to follow written instructions.

Ability to do basic interviews for health screenings.

Ability to document in an electronic medical record.

Ability to recognize basic orders and lab requests to accurately fill out forms and transport specimens.

Ability to perform venipuncture, in a safe manner, and collect other specimens as ordered.

Ability to access the NC Immunization Registry to assess vaccine needs and record vaccines given.


High School Diploma/GED and one year experience as a certified medical assistant with phlebotomy experience.

Certified Medical Assistant and CPR Certification is required.

A valid drivers license is required.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Ensure exam rooms are prepared for visit type.

Obtains weight, height, B/P, vital signs; Interview clients obtaining history, chief complaint, review of medications.

Assisting with patient care during appointments.

Ensures accurate documentation in the EMR.

Specimen collection and prepares for transport to the lab.

Cleans equipment and processes instruments for sterilization.