Certified Medical Assistant, Physician Practice, Cardiology Brevard

UNC Health Careers; Broadview Estates (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Pardee Cardiology Brevard team in North Carolina. The CMA will interview patients, collect histories, document in the EMR, and support procedures and testing as directed by providers.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, specimen handling, and infection control to ensure safe, efficient patient care. The ideal candidate holds an accredited CMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA credential and BLS certification, with prior clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification (any of the listed certs).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to lift supplies and navigate clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect history, medications, and allergies.
• Measure vital signs and perform standard clinic testing.
• Coordinate and perform follow-on procedures including specimen collection.
• Assist with provider procedures (suturing, splints) as directed.
• Document care in EMR and notify patients of test results.
• Maintain supplies and ensure infection control practices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Education

CCMA (NHA)

CMA (AAMA)

RMA (AMT)

NCMA (NCCT)

CMA (ARMA)

BLS 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. 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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Pardee Cardiology Brevard

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARD PT

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.