Medical Assistant - Main

Rowan-Diagnostic-Clinic,-PA; Forest Hills (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Diagnostic-Clinic, PA in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in exams, prepare rooms, and collect vitals.

The ideal candidate completed a Medical Assistant program, has CMA/CCMA/RMA, BLS, and experience with EHRs; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

The role involves scheduling, handling forms, and assisting with CLIA‑waived labs; strong organization and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CMA/CCMA or RMA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms for examination, escorts patients to rooms, and assists physician with examinations as necessary.
• Interviews patients, determines visit reason, measures vital signs, collects and records data.
• Records pertinent medical information in electronic charts accurately and completely.
• Operates EKG, Holter, DXA and other equipment to administer CLIA-waived tests.
• Schedules consults and procedures, handles precertifications and forms.
• Assists providers with incoming/outgoing medical documents and calls patients/offsice as needed.
• Floats between offices and performs CLIA-waived lab tests as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Phlebotomy

EHR proficiency

Medical terminology

Communication

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

EKG

Holter monitor

DXA bone densitometer

CLIA-waived lab tests equipment

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Prepares exam and treatment rooms for examination, escorts patients to applicable rooms, and assists physician with examinations as necessary.Interviews patients, determines the reason for visit, measures vital signs, collects and records applicable encounter data.Accurately and completely records pertinent medical information in patients' electronic charts.Operates medical equipment such as electrocardiograph (EKG), Holter monitor, bone densitometer (DXA), and other equipment to administer routine CLIA-waived laboratory diagnostic tests.Gives injections or treatments within scope of training and performs routine laboratory tests.Clears “jelly beans” from login account timely and accurately.Schedules consult and procedure appointments at outside and in-house offices; acquires precertification of applicable procedures and completes special medical and insurance forms.Assists providers with management and processing incoming and outgoing medical documents.Calls patients, pharmacies, and other physician offices to relay pertinent information. Generates telephone encounters as appropriate.Assists other MAs or departments within RDC during periods of low or completed personal workload.Works rotation at the Medical Message Desk and/or clinic lab performing CLIA-waived lab tests.Other duties as assigned.Will Float from office to officeMinimum Job Qualifications:Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited institution.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.Proficiency in taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing phlebotomy.Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.Education: High School diploma – required and Associates degree - preferred.License/Certifications: Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required.Language Skills: English proficient requiredOther Skills:Previous experience working in a primary care physician office.Experience with specific EHR systems used by the practice.Bilingual (English/Spanish).