Certified Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

UNC Health Care; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to interview patients, document histories, and initiate care in the Vascular Surgery unit. You will collect specimens, perform vital signs, assist with procedures, and document outcomes in the EMR.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and timely communication with patients. The CMA must hold an active MA credential and a current BLS; prior clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification.
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Position requires the ability to lift supplies and navigate the clinical area.
• Preferred: prior work experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness and medications.
• Performs vital sign measurement and standard testing per clinic procedures.
• Coordinates and performs follow-on procedures including onsite testing and specimen collection.
• Assists with provider-performed procedures such as suture application or splints.
• Communicates with patients about care and explains policies clearly, using cultural competency.
• Documents care into the EMR and ensures forms are completed.
• Collects and prepares testing specimens for transport to offsite labs.
• Maintains supplies and medications for ongoing clinical operations.
• Promotes a safe, clean clinical environment with infection control principles.

Skills

Patient communication

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Clinical teamwork

Education

CCMA (NHA)

CMA (AAMA)

RMA (AMT)

NCMA (NCCT)

CMA (ARMA)

Tools

EMR systems

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.

Other information:

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: Vascular Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

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.