Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - PBMD 21 Turtle Creek Drive

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

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 :

Preferred :

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.

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Job Details

Legal Employer : Pardee - HCHC

Entity : Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit : PBMD 21 Turtle Creek Drive

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Day Job

Location of Job : TURTLE CRK

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

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