CMA- Internal Medicine - Mayfaire - Full Time

Wilmington Health Pllc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to assist with examinations, administer injections, and support front office tasks in a clinical setting.

The role requires CMA or RMA certification, an accredited CMA program, and BLS/CPR. Prior clinical experience is preferred; this is an on-site position offering collaborative patient care with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• Must hold CMA or RMA certification.
• Completed an accredited Associates Degree in Medical Assisting or CMA program.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for and assists with examinations.
• Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, provides information per protocol.
• Collects patient data and maintains EMR records.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains supplies.
• Performs specified laboratory tests.
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, communicates with insurers, and processes prescriptions.
• Triage patient calls/messages and schedules procedures on campus and off site.
• Educates patients on medications and treatment plans.

Skills

Customer Service

Professionalism/Integrity/Responsib

Teamwork/Process Focus

Dependability/Punctuality

Interpersonal Communication

Judgment/Decision Making

Safety/Housekeeping

Organizational Skills

Meds/IVs

Specimen Collection

Assessment Skills

Phone Skills/Triage

Equipment Use/Maintenance

Procedures

Computer Knowledge

Documentation

Education

Active CMA or RMA Certification

Associates Degree in Medical Assisting or CMA program

BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Accrues PDO Wilmington, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2664

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Purpose:

Provides carefor and treats patients in medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising department manager in addition to providing front office support in clinical areas as needed

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for and assists with examinations
• Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, provides accurate and consistent information to the patient using an established protocol, interprets Physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergency and minor procedures, and performs related tasks as directed
• Collects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological/biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medications
• Conducts specified laboratory tests
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in/faxing prescriptions
• Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off site
• Responsible to respond to/triage patient phone calls and messages
• Educates patients and instructs on any medications, treatment plans, etc.

Other Duties:

• All other duties as assigned by Department Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Active CMA or RMA Certification from accredited association.
• Successfully completed and passed an accredited Associates Degree program in Medical Assisting or an accredited CMA program.
• BLS/CPR Certification.

Preferred:

• One year clinical experience

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information, or any other class protected under state or federal law.

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand

Required?

Frequency

Standing

Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
• Teamwork/Process Focus
• Dependability/Punctuality
• Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Quality/Quantity
• Initiative
• Safety/Housekeeping
• Organizational Skills/Time Management
• Meds/IVs
• Specimen Collection
• Assessment Skills
• Phone Skills/Triage
• Equipment Use/Maintenance
• Procedures
• Computer Knowledge
• Documentation