Certified Medical Assistant - Infectious Disease

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our team. We serve Nash County and surrounding areas with a steadfast commitment to excellence in patient care and community well-being.

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support an oncology clinic; responsibilities include assisting nurses and physicians, preparing examination rooms, maintaining records, and coordinating referrals per physician instructions. This role is onsite and full-time.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years healthcare/medical experience as CMA/CMT.

Responsibilities

• Displays a professional manner and image, collaborates with the health care team, and prioritizes tasks with compassion.
• Maintains professional telephone techniques and adheres to attendance policies during emergencies.
• Prepares and maintains medical records, exam areas, and daily charts; schedules appointments.
• Assists physicians with procedures and coordinates referrals and follow-ups as instructed.
• Maintains aseptic technique, collects specimens, records vitals, and coordinates patient care information.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:
Plans schedule and organizes patient care in oncology clinic. Assist nurses and physicians with procedures. Performs general office duties.

Responsibilities

1. Displays a professional manner and image. Demonstrates initiative and responsibility. Works as a member of the health care team. Prioritize and performs multiple tasks. Treats all patients with compassion and empathy. Adapts communications to individual's ability to understand.


2. Uses professional telephone techniques. Practices institutions attendance policies. Makes every attempt to work as requested during unusual circumstances or natural disasters.


3. Prepare and maintain medical records. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. Perform inventory of supplies and equipment. Independently schedules appointments. Files daily medical charts.


4. Accurately dictates telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy. Coordinates patients' referrals and follow-up visits per physicians' instructions. Assists physicians with receiving any further needed patient records. Identifies potential changes/needs in physician’s schedule.


5. Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control. Collects and processes specimens. Obtains patient history and vital signs. Setup/clean patient rooms. Prepare patient for examination, procedures, and treatments. Coordinate patient care information with other health care providers. Documents according to policy.

Education Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant


• BLS

Professional Experience Requirements

• 2 years in the Healthcare/Medical - Certified Medical Technician (CMT)

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NAS Nash Infectious Disease Clinic

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.