Certified Medical Assistant (Administrative and clinical)

Eastern Nephrology Associates, PLLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Nephrology Associates, PLLC seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, NPs and PAs, performing vital signs, basic lab testing, injections and EMR documentation.

The role includes front-desk duties, patient support during visits, and adherence to ENA’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusion, collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Preferred: Experience using Acumen and EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Check, Hgb, glucose, and urinalysis after training and certification by qualifier; adjust to 10%.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections; adjust to 18%.
• Front desk check-in demographics, insurance, co-pays, and updating forms (25%).
• Front desk check-out including scheduling appointments and referrals (25%).
• Add duties as assigned (2%).

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitask in a fast-paced environment

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

EMR systems

Acumen

EPIC

Job description

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties to support physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and licensed clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care. Responsible for vital signs, basic lab testing, injections, EMR documentation, and patient support throughout the clinical visit.

Qualification Requirements

Must be proficient in obtaining vital signs, recording patient information accurately and keeping the Nurse Manager and/or Site Coordinator aware of any high-risk situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Preferred: Experience using Acumen and EPIC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and EMR systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interaction
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork
• Ability to demonstrate and uphold ENA’s core values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Innovation

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Functions

• Under essential functions change Check, Hgb, glucose, and urinalysis after training and certification by qualifier. Change to 10%
• Essential functions also change administer subcutaneous, intermuscular injection etc to 18%
• Front desk check in demographics, insurance, collecting co-pay, and updating forms 25%
• Front desks check out including scheduling appointments and referrals if needed 25%
• Add duties as assigned 2%

Physical Demands

• Reaching, grabbing, holding – fine motor skills.
• Extended periods in a stationary or standing position.
• Repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs.
• Lift or move up to 10 pounds. Employees are expected to use appropriate ergonomics and tools such as hand carts for heavier loads.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. Work Schedule is Monday- Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with a one-hour lunch.