Certified Medical Assistant - Physician Practice

UNC Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to interview patients, initiate care, and perform initial assessments. The CMA will collect specimens, measure vitals, and assist with procedures, contributing to efficient clinic operations.

The role includes EMR documentation, coordinating follow-on procedures, and maintaining supplies while upholding infection control standards in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold current CMA certification from NHA, AAMA, AMT, NCCT or ARMA.
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Position requires ability to lift supplies and navigate clinic areas.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect and document history and medications.
• Measure vital signs and perform standard clinic testing per procedures.
• Coordinate follow-on procedures including onsite testing and specimen collection.
• Assist providers with procedures such as wound care and sutures.
• Document care in the EMR and ensure complete forms.
• Prepare specimens for transport to offsite laboratories.
• Maintain supplies and promote a safe, clean clinical environment.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Education

CMA certification (NHA/AM A/NCCT/ARMA)

Tools

EMR system

Job 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.

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) interviews and initiates care for patients who visit our clinics and plays key roles in the care provided, up to and including specimen collection and delivery of test result.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness (HPI), medication reconciliation, history of allergies.
• Performs vital sign measurement and any standard testing per clinic procedures.
• Coordinates and performs follow-on procedures as directed by a provider, including but not limited to onsite testing, specimen collection, and wound care.
• Assists with provider-performed procedures such as suture application or splints.
• Communicates with patients in a timely and effective manner regarding their care; notifies patients of test and lab results; patiently and clearly explains practice policies and procedures using cultural competency and active listening.
• Documents care into electronic medical recordkeeping system (EMR). Ensures completion of necessary documentation and forms.
• Collects and prepares testing specimens as needed for transport to offsite laboratory.
• Maintains and monitors consumable supplies and medications for effective ongoing clinical operations.
• Promotes a safe, clean and secure clinical environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification. Accepted forms of the credential are: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) issued by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Assistant (NCMA) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) issued by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Position will require the ability to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate clinical area actively throughout work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a clinical setting.

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.