Medical Assistant, CEP Heart Center-New Bern

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, manage scheduling and charting, and enhance the patient experience at our North Carolina clinics.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, handling clerical duties, and providing information to patients to maximize utilization of clinic services. A CMA certification and BLS are expected within specified timelines, with a sign-on bonus for qualifying full-time candidates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or one year of MA work experience in the last 3 years.
• Must obtain CMA certification within the first year of employment.
• Maintains BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient charts.
• Provide information to patients to help them use clinic services.
• Convey a positive image of the clinic.

Education

High School diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS certification

Job description

**Sign on bonus of $1,500 for qualified, full time candidates**

Job Summary:Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care and various clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management.Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic. May be assigned to specific medical specialty (e.g., oncology) to help with patient care related to that specialty.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

CarolinaEast Physicians is made up of over 150 physicians, and mid-level providers who provide care to patients spanning four eastern North Carolina Counties. We have specialties including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Podiatry, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Surgery,Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Oncology, Urology, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, and Gastroenterology.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants, or one year of work experience as a Clinical Medical Assistant within the last 3 years.
• Has obtained certification and is currently a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or obtains certification within the first year of employment.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.