Certified Medical Assistant; CMA

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Full‑time position at Kernodle Clinic, located in Burlington, NC. This role supports our Orthopedics Department. Prior experience is preferred but not required; EPIC experience is preferred.

Schedule:

Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

All candidates must be graduates of an accredited MA program, possess a current CMA certification (preferably through AAMA or AMT), and have BLS certification.

• Takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Plans, provides, and documents professional medical assisting care utilizing the medical assisting process, in accordance with physician/APP orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the department manager.
• Promptly and accurately completes initial assessment including taking/recording weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pain assessment. Asks chief complaint for visit, and updates allergies and medications in EPIC. Notes abnormal conditions. Collects and analyzes patient data, documents and communicates appropriately medical assisting actions taken and patient responses.
• Concisely document all patient related calls, orders, and transactions in the medical record.
• When providing direct patient care, including patient-related telephone conversations, employees use double identifiers to ensure right patient every time.
• Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high‑level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, and authorizing drug refills as directed.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Health Care Provider. Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care.

Job Type: Full‑time.