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Job description
Certified Medical AssistantSince 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.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 examinationsAdministers 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 emergency and minor procedures, and performs related tasks as directedCollects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological/biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systemCleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medicationsConducts specified laboratory testsActs as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in/faxing prescriptionsCommunicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off siteResponsible to respond to/triage patient phone calls and messagesEducates patients and instructs on any medications, treatment plans, etc.Other Duties:All other duties as assigned by Department ManagerQualificationsRequired :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 experienceWilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information, or any other class protected under state or federal law.ADA 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 – 8.0 hrs/day)Physical Demand - Required? - FrequencyStanding - ContinuouslySitting - FrequentlyWalking - ContinuouslyKneeling/Crouching - RarelyLifting - RarelyCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) CompetenciesGeneralCustomer ServiceProfessionalism/Integrity/ResponsibilityTeamwork/Process FocusDependability/PunctualityInterpersonal Relationships/CommunicationJudgment/Decision Making/Problem SolvingQuality/QuantityInitiativeSafety/HousekeepingOrganizational Skills/Time ManagementMeds/IVsSpecimen CollectionAssessment SkillsPhone Skills/TriageEquipment Use/MaintenanceProceduresComputer KnowledgeDocumentation
Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28403, US
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