Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Kintegra Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintegra Health in Shelby, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in the Clinical Services department. Duties include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting providers during examinations.

Education requires a High School Diploma or GED; certification such as RMA, CMA, or CCMA and BLS/CPR are required. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate documentation, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients and prepare them for examination.
• Explain medications and special diets when needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately for records and coding.
• Maintain patient privacy and HIPAA compliance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned and within MA scope.
• Assist patients in navigating care through the encounter process.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient encounters.
• Track and document communication with labs, calls, and refills.
• Communicate with internal and external parties to facilitate care continuity.
• Support readiness and infection control tasks as assigned.
• Provide patient teaching and care plan support.
• Participate in staff meetings and annual competencies.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical instruments

Job description

Kintegra Health in Shelby, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in the Clinical Services department. Duties include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting providers during examinations.

Education requires a High School Diploma or GED; certification such as RMA, CMA, or CCMA and BLS/CPR are required. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate documentation, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork.