Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & EMR Expert

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in central North Carolina seeks a credentialed Medical Assistant to support providers in outpatient care. You will obtain vital signs and general health information, preparing patients for examinations.

You will assist with procedures, collect specimens, and enter accurate data in the EMR, while ensuring HIPAA-compliant charting and patient privacy. Current BLS and preferred 1 year of clinical office experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program with active certification.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and general health information for patient chart and prepares patient for examination.
• Assist provider during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Enter and record patient information in charts accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain up-to-date patient health records, focusing on pain assessments and current medications.
• Ensure documentation is complete and correct in the chart, following HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in central North Carolina seeks a credentialed Medical Assistant to support providers in outpatient care. You will obtain vital signs and general health information, preparing patients for examinations.

You will assist with procedures, collect specimens, and enter accurate data in the EMR, while ensuring HIPAA-compliant charting and patient privacy. Current BLS and preferred 1 year of clinical office experience are required.