Certified Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to interview patients and initiate care in our clinics, including specimen collection and delivering test results.

You will perform vital signs, document care in the EMR, and support providers with procedures while maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment.

Candidates must hold current CMA certification and BLS, with prior clinical experience preferred; this is a full-time, onsite role at PARDEEHOSP.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification.
• Must hold current BLS certification.
• Position requires ability to lift supplies and navigate clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect and document history and med allergies.
• Performs vital sign measurements and standard clinic testing.
• Coordinates follow-on procedures and onsite testing as directed by a provider.
• Assists with procedures such as sutures or splints as needed.
• Communicates care details to patients and explains policies clearly.

Skills

Patient interviews

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Infection control

Education

CCMA (NHA)

CMA (AAMA)

RMA (AMT)

NCMA (NCCT)

CMA (ARMA)

BLS certification

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

01.5384.9427

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.