Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Clinic

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Certified Medical Assistant in the Urgent Care Clinic. You will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate patient care by performing clinical tasks, managing documentation, and ensuring a safe and clean clinical environment. This position requires a current Medical Assistant certification and a commitment to improving community health.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification from accredited organizations.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews and document medical histories.
• Perform vital sign measurements and standard clinic procedures.
• Assist in provider-performed procedures and maintain patient communication.

Skills

Patient Communication

Documentation Skills

Vital Sign Measurement

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Clinic

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Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is the front line of clinical care in our urgent care clinics. 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.

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.
  
  

PARDEE

Required

Other information:

• 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)
• 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.
  
  

03.5345.0103

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - UCC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Four Seasons UCC

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: ERIDGEXING

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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