Certified Medical Assistant - Prenatal & Family Planning

Wake County; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for the Prenatal and Family Planning Clinic. The role involves direct patient care in a busy clinic, addressing women's health issues. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to multitask, and hold relevant certifications. Weekly schedule is Monday through Friday with evening hours expected.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Free access to Employee Health Center

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with experience in Women's Health.
• BLS certified and able to conduct patient interviews and vaccinations.
• Experience translating Spanish in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and assist with vaccinations.
• Administer simple surgical procedures and manage patient check-ins.
• Supervise nurse aids and students, and make patient referrals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Listening

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA, CAN II, RMA certification

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Tools

GE Centricity

Microsoft Word

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Prenatal & Family Planning

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What You'll Be Doing

The

What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Health and Human Services Prenatal and Family Planning Clinic is located at the Sunnybrook Building and at the four Regional Centers (Eastern Regional, Northern Regional, Southern Regional and Millbrook) offers low-risk prenatal services and family planning services to Wake County residents regardless of race or economic status. The Prenatal Clinic and Family Planning Clinic provide services Monday through Friday with evening hours available Monday through Thursday. We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to become part of our team!

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) has direct patient care in a busy outpatient Women’s Health/Family Planning Clinic with diverse, multilingual patient population.

Responsibilities Include

• Conduct patient interviews, triage, counseling and teaching related to pre-conception, contraception, prenatal, STDs and other women’s health issues
• Administer vaccinations and assist with simple surgical procedures
• Make patient referrals and do lab result follow-up; precept and supervise nurse aids and students
• Assist with patient check-in/patient phone calls, processing patient accounts and claims, stocking rooms, and ordering supplies
  
  
  

**Work Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:15am-5:15pm with an expectation to work one even clinic per week until 7:15pm to make 40 hours**

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

About

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

Required

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), certified nurse's assistant II (CAN II), registered medical assistant (RMA)
• Required Licenses should read: License or certification CNAII, CMA, RMA,by and accredited school recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
  
  
  

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Experience translating Spanish to English in a medical or healthcare environment
  
  
  

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to use analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences
• Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message and to listens and respond appropriately to others
• Proficient in office technology including: GE Centricity (Electronic Health Record), Microsoft Word, Internet browsers, and Email
• Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, perform routine tasks and to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients by listening to the patient and understanding and responding to identified needs
  
  
  

About This Position

Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:15am - 5:15pm *see description*

Hiring Range: 22.48-26.49

Market Range: 22.48 - 30.51

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/13/2025

What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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