Certified Medical Assistant - Physician Practice

UNC REX Healthcare; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in clinics. Responsibilities include patient interviews, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, and maintaining clinical operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification required.
• Ability to lift supplies and navigate clinical area actively.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and documents medical history.
• Performs vital sign measurements and standard testing.
• Coordinates follow-on procedures and communicates test results.

Skills

Communication

Cultural Competency

Active Listening

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by ARMA

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The 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.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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 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)

• BLS certification.

• Position will require the ability to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate the clinical area actively throughout the workday.

Preferred:

• Prior work experience in a clinical setting.