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Digestive Health Partners

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$40,347 / year median in North Carolina

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary The Clinical Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for assisting providers with clinic visits all while providing excellent patient care. This position is full time located in Asheville, North Carolina. All positions with DHP requires a background check and drug test. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide direct and telehealth quality care and service to patients under direction of the Clinic Manager or Provider. Review patient charts and update clinic visit information in the EMR program. Obtain patient vitals. Room patients while providing quality patient care. Handle walk-in patients and obtain request from patient and give them information or tasks to the provider. Speak to pharmaceutical representatives and accept samples. Setup clinic room with equipment for procedures. Educate and prepare patient for procedure. Assist the provider with procedures (SIG, hem band, PEG etc.) Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in daily schedule. Maintain strictest confidentiality and privacy of patient and patient records. Demonstrate a working knowledge and role of all safety plans. Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service programs to maintain and improve knowledge and skills. Demonstrate an effort and ability to be an effective team member. Maintain orderliness, cleanliness, and preparation of rooms between clinic visits to ensure room and equipment are ready prior to arrival of patient. Refer situations beyond ability or function to appropriate team member. Assist with restocking of equipment or supplies and monitoring supply inventory. Foster positive interactions among team members and effectively communicate with other departments as necessary. Maintain Basic Life Support (CPR) training certification. Function within the scope of practice for a medical assistant and maintain certifications. Participate in in-services and continuing education to maintain and improve knowledge and skills. Perform other clinical duties as needed. Competencies Teamwork Orientation Ethical Conduct Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Patient Focus Exceptional written and verbal communication Ethical conduct Proficiency with documentation and utilization of an electronic health record system Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) CMA or CNA certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person