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Certified Medical AssistantThe Orange County Health Department has an opening for a Certified Medical Assistant. The work is primarily responsible for supporting the nurses, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in the medical clinic, provide patient intake, prepare exam rooms, and perform lab duties as back up for the laboratory technician as needed. This position performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, direct patient care, preparing examination rooms, assisting with laboratory duties, vaccine administration, client education, and treatments as directed by providers.Work is performed under the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesClick here for full job specifications including essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND vocational/technical training in an CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited Associate's degree, certificate or diploma medical assistant program AND one (1) year of medical office experience; AND Possession of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants. Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of an SBI background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared. Must be able to satisfy ongoing continuing education requirements. Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.BenefitsOrange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System; Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.Health Insurance (Medical) Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.Dental Insurance Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.Vision Insurance Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.Life Insurance Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000. Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.Short Term Disability Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.Optional Long Term Disability Coverage PolicyOptional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($ annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.12 Paid HolidaysAnniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees) 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/yearSick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule) 96.2 hours/yearTuition reimbursement assistanceVarious other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
Worksite address
raleigh, NC, 27699, US
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