Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Clinic

UNC REX Healthcare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide frontline clinical care in urgent care clinics. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, performing vital sign measurements, and assisting with clinical procedures. Candidates must maintain a current Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification. Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Maintain current Medical Assistant certification.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to navigate clinical areas and lift supplies.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document medical history.
• Perform vital sign measurements and standard tests.
• Assist with provider-performed clinical procedures.

Skills

Patient communication

Vital sign measurement

Clinical procedures assistance

Education

Current Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job 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.

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.

Requirements

• Maintenance of 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
• Ability to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate clinical area actively throughout work.

Preferred: Prior work experience in a clinical setting.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.