Certified Medical Assistant - ECU IM Nephrology

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate clinic operations, perform vitals, patient questionnaires, data entry and medical records management. You will support providers and deliver patient care and customer service as needed.

The role requires BLS, a High School diploma, and one of CMA/AMT/CCMA certifications with 2 years of experience or completion of an in-person formal training program. The position is full-time with day hours, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT) or CCMA (NHA) with 2 years of experience or completion of an in-person formal training program.
• Preferred: 1+ year experience in a clinical or medical office setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinic operations and assist providers.
• Perform vital signs and patient questionnaire intake.
• Enter data and manage medical records (electronic and/or hard copy).
• Provide patient care and customer service as needed.
• Support clinicians with clinical duties and documentation.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

Data entry

Medical records management

Patient care

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

In-person medical assisting training

Job description

Position Summary

Coordinates clinic operations and assist providers by performing vital signs, patient questionnaire intake, data entry and medical records management. Assists with and provides patient care services and customer services as necessary. Maintains all patient care related documentation in hard copy and/or electronic medical records. Must demonstrate skill in clinical duties such as vitals, health history and other clinical duties as directed by clinicians. Possesses time management skills and the ability to manage and perform multiple tasks and assist patients and providers as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• High School, equivalent or higher is required

One of the following certifications is required:

• Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Career Association (NHA) + either 2 years of experience or graduation from an in-person formal training program

Preferred

one or more years experience in a clinical or medical office setting.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $24.74

Other Information

Full time with benefits - 40 hours per week

Day shift: 8am-5pm

No weekends or on call

Must be board certified via AAMA, AMT or NHA

ECU Health

About ECU Health Physicians

ECU Health Physicians is multi-specialty group with over 600 providers in more than 140 primary and specialty clinics across more than 110 locations in eastern North Carolina.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.