Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

UNC; Chapel Hill (NC); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

UNC's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinic seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical information documentation and patient care. The CMA will review and document chief complaints, vital signs, medications, allergies, and histories to support safe care.

The role emphasizes continuity of care through accurate EHR documentation, coordination among the healthcare team, patient education, and follow-up activities, reinforcing provider-directed instructions within the clinic.

Formación

• CMA certification through AAMA is required.
• Experience documenting clinical information for patient care.
• Ability to coordinate care and communicate with providers.

Responsabilidades

• Support assessment and documentation of chief complaints, vital signs, med history.
• Coordinate information flow and follow-up activities for patient care.
• Educate patients and reinforce provider care plans.
• Support efficient patient flow and communication within the clinic.

Conocimientos

Clinical documentation

Vital signs

Patient education

Coordination with providers

Ambulatory care

Educación

CMA certification (AAMA)

Herramientas

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Descripción del empleo

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE. $1,000 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $1,000 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports the medical and ambulatory patient care needs of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinic. This position is responsible for obtaining, reviewing, and documenting clinical information necessary to support safe and effective patient care, including chief complaints, vital signs, current medications, allergies, and relevant medical and surgical histories. The CMA identifies changes or discrepancies in patient-reported information and communicates clinically relevant information to the appropriate provider for review and follow-up.

The position supports continuity of care through accurate electronic health record documentation, coordination of clinical information, patient education, follow-up activities, and communication with patients, providers, and other members of the healthcare team. The CMA reinforces provider-directed instructions and care plans, assists with the coordination of medically complex patients, and supports efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.

The position requires current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and applies medical assisting knowledge and established clinical protocols to support the assessment, coordination, and ongoing care of patients within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice.