Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & EHR Expert

Millennium Healthcare Management Serv LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off, Holidays

Job summary

Millennium Physician Group is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient intake, exams, EKGs, immunizations, and lab work. You will document findings in the EHR, assist with minor procedures, and help coordinate referrals and tests in a multi-site clinic environment.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program graduate, BLS, and EHR experience (Epic/Athena/Cerner). Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of experience in a physician's office, clinic, or hospital setting.
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems (Epic, Athena, Cerner, or equivalent).
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certification or registration (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or equivalent) required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Certified in EKG or phlebotomy procedures through an approved program preferred.
• Prior exposure to multi-specialty or hospital-based environments preferred.
• Skilled in obtaining and documenting vital signs and routine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive patient intakes, including vital signs, medical histories, and allergies.
• Assists providers during examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing.
• Performs EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection per policy.
• Prepares and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests.
• Maintains infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration.
• Supports patient triage, care coordination, and transitions across settings.
• Educates patients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Documents clinical data and instructions in the EHR.
• Schedules and tracks appointments, referrals, authorizations, and results.
• Assists with prior authorizations, billing, and coding as needed.
• Monitors inventory and prepares examination rooms with supplies.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

EKG administration

Infection control knowledge

Minor procedures assistance

Medical terminology

Appointment scheduling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

BLS certification

AAMA/AMT/NHA certification or registration

Tools

Epic

Athena

Cerner

Job description

Millennium Physician Group is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient intake, exams, EKGs, immunizations, and lab work. You will document findings in the EHR, assist with minor procedures, and help coordinate referrals and tests in a multi-site clinic environment.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program graduate, BLS, and EHR experience (Epic/Athena/Cerner). Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.