Certified Medical Assistant - Physician Practice

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Patton Park is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our dedicated team in improving community health. The CMA will interview and initiate care for patients, perform vital signs, assist with procedures, and manage electronic documentation.

We are looking for candidates with current medical assistant certification and BLS certification. Strong attention to patient care and effective communication skills are essential. Join us in making a difference in the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification.
• Must hold current Basic Life Support certification.
• Position requires ability to lift supplies and navigate actively.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect and document medical history.
• Perform vital sign measurements and standard tests.
• Coordinate follow-on procedures as directed by provider.
• Assist with provider-performed procedures like sutures.
• Document care into the electronic medical record system.

Skills

Patient Interviews

Vital Sign Measurement

Standard Testing

Wound Care

Electronic Medical Records

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

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, and patiently and clearly explains practice policies and procedures using cultural competency and active listening.
• Documents care into electronic medical record‑keeping system (EMR). Ensures completion of necessary documentation and forms.
• Collects and prepares testing specimens as needed for transport to off‑site 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 the 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 the 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.