Certified Medical Assistant - PBMD 156 Cross Road Drive

Description

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Summary :

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) interviews and initiates care for patients who visit our clinics and plays key roles in the care provided, up to and including specimen collection and delivery of test results.

Responsibilities :

Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness (HPI), medication reconciliation, history of allergies.

Performs vital sign measurement and any standard testing per clinic procedures

Coordinates and performs follow-on procedures as directed by a provider, including but not limited to onsite testing, specimen collection, and wound care.

Assists with provider-performed procedures such as suture application or splints

Communicates with patients in a timely and effective manner regarding their care. Notifies patients of test and lab results. Patiently and clearly explains practice policies and procedures using cultural competency and active listening.

Documents care into electronic medical recordkeeping system (EMR). Ensures completion of necessary documentation and forms.

Collects and prepares testing specimens as needed for transport to offsite laboratory.

Maintains and monitors consumable supplies and medications for effective ongoing clinical operations.

Promotes a safe, clean and secure clinical environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

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Other information : Qualifications

Required :

Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification. Accepted forms of the credential are :

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) as issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) as issued by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) as issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Medical Assistant (NCMA) as issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) as issued by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Position will require the ability to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate clinical area actively throughout work.

Preferred :

• Prior work experience in a clinical setting.

About Pardee BlueMD

UNC Health Pardee BlueMD is a Federally Qualified Health Center organized as a partnership between Pardee UNC Health Care and Blue Ridge Health. Spread across 12 individual locations in WNC, this partnership is specifically structured to allow our care team to reduce gaps in care, create a more seamless delivery model, and improve patient outcomes.

Job Details

Legal Employer : Pardee - HCHC

Entity : Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit : PBMD 156 Cross Road Drive

Work Type : Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 35.00

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Day Job

Location of Job : PARDMRFAM

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.