Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Madison, NC

Compassion Health Care Inc.; Madison (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Compassion Health Care, Inc. seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for our Madison, NC location. The CMA will support a Primary Care Provider, perform patient intake, administer medications, and coordinate care across the health team.

The role requires CMA certification, NC licensure, and BCLS, with a focus on patient-centered care in a family practice setting. Pay starts at $21.35/hr; benefits include health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Diploma or associate degree from a CMA training program is required.
• Current/valid NC CMA certification required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with Electronic Medical Record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and critical thinking to provide appropriate assessments and thorough intake of patients.
• Assesses individual patient conditions utilizing clinical observation, medical record, verbal information, and interaction with patient/family.
• Implements provider’s orders effectively and on time.
• Safely administers medication as ordered by provider and documents in EMR.
• Performs/assists in performing medical procedures, treatments, and tests using skilled technique and following all prescribed safety regulations to ensure accurate results.

Skills

CMA training program

Basic computer skills

EMR experience (preferred)

Education

High school or equivalent

Diploma or Associate degree from CMA training program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Madison, NC

Full job description

Compassion Health Care, Inc. is excited to announce the expansion of our healthcare services intoMadison, North Carolina, with the opening of a new facility anticipated inlate November 2026. As part of this exciting growth, we are seeking a dedicatedCertified Medical Assistantto join our team and help us expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families in Madison and the surrounding communities.

This is a unique opportunity to join an established community health organization while playing an important role in the launch and growth of our newest location. We are seeking a dynamic individual for a Medical Assistant whose primary role is to work directly with one of our Primary Care Providers at our Madison Health Center. The CMA needs to possess a great work ethic, sound clinical judgment, be a team player, and demonstrate our core values of compassion for others, commitment, integrity, and excellence in their daily work.

As a CMA at Compassion Health Care, you will work as part of a healthcare delivery team serving patients of all ages. The CMA utilizes the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and recording of patient care and patient education. The position provides support to a Primary Care Provider by anticipating needs and providing assistance in the provision of care. In addition, the CMA coordinates services with other members of the health-care team to provide patient-centered care. The role practices within the scope of the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and/or Compassion Health Care’s policies, procedures, and standards. Medical Assistants may also perform other duties across the organization as their skills and training permit and may be cross-trained in other areas to accomplish operational objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and critical thinking to provide appropriate assessments and thorough intake of patients.
• Assesses individual patient conditions utilizing clinical observation, medical record, verbal information, and interaction with patient/family.
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Implements provider’s orders effectively and on time.
• Safely administers medication as ordered by provider and documents in EMR.
• Consistently follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures learning needs of patient/family are addressed and documented.
• Performs/assists in performing medical procedures, treatments, and tests using skilled technique and following all prescribed safety regulations to ensure accurate results.
• Addresses needs of patients accurately, thoroughly, and within an acceptable timeframe.
• Performs referral tracking; follows up appropriately on completed and incomplete referrals.
• Consistently works positively and cooperatively with other employees in and outside of the departmental unit.

Job Qualifications:

Diploma or associate degree from a CMA training program is required; clinical experience in a primary care setting is preferred. Current/valid NC CMA certification required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required. Basic computer skills required; experience with Electronic Medical Record preferred.

The selected candidate must meet CHC’s employment eligibility requirements, including but not limited to, successfully completing pre-employment drug testing and criminal background screening.

*Please note before applying that this is a M-F, no holidays or weekends position, in a family practice setting, and the pay is based on those factors, as well as the relevant experience of the candidate.

Excellent Benefit package includes employee health insurance, dental insurance, LTD, and life insurance premiums covered by the company, 11 paid holidays, generous PTO, and workweek ends at noon on Fridays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.35 per hour

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Have you completed a diploma or associate degree program in Medical Assisting? (Required)

Yes

No

Do you currently hold a valid Certified Medical Assitant (CMA) certification? (Required)

Yes

No

Do you currently hold a valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) certification? (Required)

Yes

No

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? (Required)