Certified Medical Assistant - Uptown Charlotte, NC
Location: Uptown Charlotte, NC
Pay: Up to $25/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
An established outpatient medical practice is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join its team in Uptown Charlotte!
Responsibilities
- Room patients, obtain medical histories and vital signs, complete screenings, and document in the EHR
- Assist providers with examinations and minor office procedures
- Administer injections and approved non-IV medications
- Perform EKGs, venipuncture, capillary sticks, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing
- Respond to patient messages, pharmacy requests, and medication refills
- Complete prior authorizations and follow up on labs, referrals, and provider orders
- Maintain accurate patient records and obtain outside reports as needed
- Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, restock supplies, and maintain efficient patient flow
- Provide occasional coverage at nearby offices as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Medical Assisting program
- Medical Assistant certification preferred
- Current BLS certification
- At least 1 year of recent Medical Assistant experience or completed medical-office externship
- Hands-on experience with EKGs, vital signs, venipuncture, capillary sticks, injections, and EHR documentation
- Strong communication, organizational, and patient-service skills
- Ability to lift or support up to 35 pounds
Additional Requirements
- TB screening and required vaccination documentation or applicable declination forms must be completed.