Certified Medical Assistant

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title -  Medical Assistant

Department -  Nursing

Reports to -  Nurse Manager

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Training Career Ladder

About Position :   The  Certified Medical Assistant  (CMA) provides outstanding support to the primary care provider while delivering exceptional care to patients. This position provides clinical care, including check ins, vital signs, electrocardiogram tests (ECG), injections and PPD placements / readings, eye and ear irrigation, Thrombo-Embolic Deterrent (TED) hose and compression socks, specimen processing, procedure assistance, laboratory administrative functions, screening tests, autoclave use and maintenance, and quality controls for Point-of-Care Testing (POCT). While performing POCT, the incumbent completes administrative and clinical tasks to support PHS’ laboratories.

The CMA participates in pre-visit planning and huddles with the interdisciplinary care team. For patients, this role explains procedures, treatments, and medication usage, provides educational materials and follow-up care, and delivers relevant information provided by the medical provider. Additionally, this position may float to other clinical sites at PHS’ clinics.

This position coordinates with other clinical staff, supports and assists teammates and providers in the provision of exceptional care, and is an essential part of Piedmont’s healthcare team. Our patient care is delegated under the NC Medical Board and the NC Board of Nursing regulations.

Duties / Responsibilities -

Qualifications -

Education :   Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program (Diploma or Degree);

Experience :

Certification :   CMA or RMA Certification; Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant with American Medical Technologists, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association, or National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing; First Aid / BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Immunizations : Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range : $20.48 - $27.52

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.