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Wilmington Health PLLC
CMA - Family Medicine - Midtown - Full Time
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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
Job Description
CMA
- Family Medicine
- Midtown
- Full Time Wilmington Health PLLC
- 3.
Purpose:
Provides care for and treats patients in medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising department manager in addition to providing front office support in clinical areas as neededEssential Duties/Responsibilities:
Prepares patient for and assists with examinations Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, provides accurate and consistent information to the patient using an established protocol, interprets Physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergencies and minor procedures, and performs related tasks as directed Collects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological/biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medications Conducts specified laboratory tests Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in/faxing prescriptions Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off site Responsible to respond to/triage patient phone calls and messages Educates patients and instructs on any medications, treatment plans, etc.Other Duties:
All other duties as assigned by Department ManagerQUALIFICATIONS
Required :
Active CMA or RMA Certification from accredited association. Successfully completed and passed an accredited Associates Degree program in Medical Assisting or an accredited CMA program. BLS/CPR Certification.Preferred :
One year clinical experienceADA Physical Demands:
Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6- 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6
- 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6
- 8.