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UNC Health Care Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care Arden in Arden, North Carolina

Description

Our team is growing! Pardee BlueMD, a part of the Pardee UNC Health Care organization, is a primary care physician practice network organized as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our full-time positions offer a range of benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more. Come be happy with Pardee!

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.

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.

https://www.pardeehospital.org/care-treatment/primarycare/pardee-bluemd/

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: PBMD 2695 Hvl Rd Ste 202

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDARDEN

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.

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