Primary Care CMA — Full-Time Medical Assistant

Tryon Med; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Med in Waxhaw, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for primary care to support both clinical and administrative duties. You will assist physicians with patient care, handle clerical tasks, and help maintain a safe, organized clinical environment.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certification, BLS, and completion of an accredited program. Previous experience in a medical facility and EHR proficiency are preferred. Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule in Primary Care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP or ABHES).
• Medical Assistant certification is required.
• Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form may be required.
• TB test will be required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms/procedure room, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, collect patient history; perform screenings per provider guidelines, other physical examination preparations and document all information in patient's chart.
• Assist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens.
• Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant.
• Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms.
• Give instructions to patients/families as instructed by physician or physician assistant.
• Serve as the first point of response to patient care related telephone calls and messages; take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls per Physician/ACP direction.
• Collect information and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants.
• Clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes except IV’s including injections;
• Assists with minor surgery including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal.
• Administers injections.
• Instructs patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care;
• Initiate laboratory procedures in accordance with OSHA guidelines and quality control methods;
• CLIA-waived testing; Capillary punctures and venipunctures;
• Specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum;
• Initiates electrocardiography testing including mounting.
• Schedules appointments and referrals. Follows-up to insure completion of physician orders.
• Medication refills.
• Lab reconciliation.
• Complete forms and prior authorizations for medications.
• Monitor and check assigned Athena boxes and other assigned boxes for coverage.
• Work at different Tryon office locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

EKG

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Injections

EHR usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Accredited Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP or ABHES)

BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Hepatitis B vaccine

TB test

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Tryon Med in Waxhaw, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for primary care to support both clinical and administrative duties. You will assist physicians with patient care, handle clerical tasks, and help maintain a safe, organized clinical environment.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certification, BLS, and completion of an accredited program. Previous experience in a medical facility and EHR proficiency are preferred. Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule in Primary Care.