Certified Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to interview patients, perform vital signs, collect specimens, and document care in the EMR. The role supports providers in a busy clinic setting and ensures timely communication of results to patients.

The candidate must hold a CMA/CCMA credential and a current BLS certification, with the ability to lift supplies and work onsite in North Carolina. Training provided for EMR systems and clinic procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification (as listed in qualifications).
• Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to lift supplies/equipment and navigate clinical areas regularly.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect/write history and medications.
• Performs vital signs and standard clinic testing.
• Coordinates follow-on procedures per provider instructions.
• Assist with procedures like sutures or splints.
• Communicate care plans and test results with patients clearly.
• Document care in EMR with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collect and prepare specimens for transport to lab.
• Monitor supplies and medications for operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment with infection control.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Infection control

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

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.

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.

Qualifications

Other information:

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.

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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.