Medical Assistant - Adv Ortho W (FT)

Columbus Regional Healthcare System; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Regional Healthcare System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Advanced Orthopedics team in Whiteville, NC. The role involves supporting office procedures, documenting patient visits, and assisting the physician as needed.

Requirements include CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification (or eligibility with certification within 2 years), current BLS, and EMR experience. Previous physician-office experience highly preferred, with a focus on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified CMA, RMA, or CCMA; or graduate of an approved medical assisting program with eligibility for certification.
• Current BLS Certification.
• If not certified, must obtain CMA/RMA/CCMA within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical duties in the office and routine procedures.
• Assists Physician/Advanced Clinical Practitioner as needed.
• Spends about 50% of time as a scribe for the Physician.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification or eligibility within 2 years

Tools

EMR

Job description

At Columbus Regional Healthcare System we offer professional growth and advancement for every employee.

CRHS is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant for Advanced Orthopedics in Whiteville, NC.

Job Description

Performs clinical duties as they pertain to office. Performs routine medical procedures and tests in conjunction with patient visits and assists the Physician/Advanced Clinical Practitioner as necessary. Spends approximately 50% of the time acting as a scribe for the Physician.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified as a CMA, RMA, or CCMA.
• If not certified as those listed about, you must be a graduate of an approved program in medical assisting and meet all eligibility requirements for certification as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• If a recent graduate of an approved program of medical assistant, s/he must obtain certification as a CMA, RMA, or CCMA (within 2 years of employment).
• Current BLS Certification.
• Will be required to demonstrate competence in the performance of duties specific to all age groups of patients.
• In specific circumstances, experience working as a non-certified medical assistant in the specialty in which team member will work will be accepted in lieu of certification. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Experience

1 year of experience as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant. Preferably experience be in a physician office setting. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).