Certified Medical Assistant - Physician Practice

UNC Health; Etowah (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Pardee BlueMD is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to interview patients and initiate care for clinic visits. The role includes specimen collection, test result delivery, and documentation in the EMR system.

The CMA assists with provider procedures and ensures a safe, efficient clinical environment. Qualified candidates must hold a current Medical Assistant certification plus BLS, and be able to lift supplies regularly.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification.
• Certifications listed in the Required section (CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, CMA ARMA).
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Position requires ability to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness (HPI), medication reconciliation, and allergies.
• Performs vital sign measurements and standard tests per clinic procedures.
• Coordinates and performs follow-on procedures directed by a provider, including onsite testing and specimen collection.
• Assists with provider-performed procedures such as suture application or splints.
• Communicates care details clearly to patients and explains policies using cultural competency.

Skills

Interviews patients

Vital signs

Specimen collection

EMR documentation

Education

CCMA (NHA)

CMA (AAMA)

RMA (AMT)

NCMA (NCCT)

CMA (ARMA)

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR system

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.

Summary

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 results.

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

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification. Accepted forms of the credential are:
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) as issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) as issued by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) as issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Medical Assistant (NCMA) as issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) as 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

• Prior work experience in a clinical setting.

About Pardee BlueMD

UNC Health Pardee BlueMD is a Federally Qualified Health Center organized as a partnership between Pardee UNC Health Care and Blue Ridge Health. Spread across 12 individual locations in WNC, this partnership is specifically structured to allow our care team to reduce gaps in care, create a more seamless delivery model, and improve patient outcomes.

https://www.pardeehospital.org/care-treatment/primarycare/pardee-bluemd/

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
• Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: PBMD 6503 Brevard Road
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: PARDETOWAH
• 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.