Urgent Care CMA — Frontline Patient Care & Testing

UNC Health Care; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in North Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform essential clinical functions in urgent care clinics. The CMA will interview patients, conduct vital sign measurements, assist providers in procedures, and document care in the EMR system. Candidates must have valid Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification, and prior clinical experience is preferred. This position is essential in ensuring patient care and requires maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification from an accepted accrediting body.
• BLS certification is required.
• Ability to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect and document history and medication.
• Performs vital sign measurement and standard testing.
• Coordinates follow-on procedures as directed by a provider.
• Documents care in the EMR system and maintains necessary documentation.
• Promotes a safe and clean clinical environment.

Skills

Patient interviews

Vital sign measurement

Specimen collection

EMR documentation

Cultural competency

Active listening

Education

Current Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in North Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform essential clinical functions in urgent care clinics. The CMA will interview patients, conduct vital sign measurements, assist providers in procedures, and document care in the EMR system. Candidates must have valid Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification, and prior clinical experience is preferred. This position is essential in ensuring patient care and requires maintaining a safe clinical environment.