Onsite Oncology CMA - Compassionate Care & Procedures

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the oncology clinic team. The role supports nurses and physicians, schedules and coordinates patient care, and handles general office duties in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a CMA (NC) license, BLS, and at least 2 years of CMA experience in a healthcare environment. This is a full-time onsite position with standard 40-hour weeks and day shifts.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (NC CMA) license.
• BLS certification.
• 2 years of healthcare/medical CMA experience.

Responsibilities

• Displays a professional manner and image. Demonstrates initiative and responsibility. Works as a member of the health care team. Prioritize and performs multiple tasks. Treats all patients with compassion and empathy. Adapts communications to individual's ability to understand.
• Uses professional telephone techniques. Practices institutions attendance policies. Makes every attempt to work as requested during unusual circumstances or natural disasters.
• Prepare and maintain medical records. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. Perform inventory of supplies and equipment. Independently schedules appointments. Files daily medical charts.
• Accurately dictates telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy. Coordinates patients' referrals and follow-up visits per physicians' instructions. Assists physicians with receiving any further needed patient records. Identifies potential changes/needs in physician’s schedule.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control. Collects and processes specimens. Obtains patient history and vital signs. Setup/clean patient rooms. Prepare patient for examination, procedures, and treatments. Coordinate patient care information with other health care providers. Documents according to policy.
• All other duties to be assigned.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assistant program

Job description

UNC Health Nash is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the oncology clinic team. The role supports nurses and physicians, schedules and coordinates patient care, and handles general office duties in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a CMA (NC) license, BLS, and at least 2 years of CMA experience in a healthcare environment. This is a full-time onsite position with standard 40-hour weeks and day shifts.