Job Summary: Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
Company Description: Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team. The medical center offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement plan contributions, generous paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity, and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients' physical and mental status.
- Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practice's charting policy.
- Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and medical procedures.
- Administers prescribed medications and performs venipunctures, CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors. Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
- Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to hazardous substances.
- Arranges specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians.
- Assists in checking out patients and helps with referral processing and scheduling.
Why join our team? Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the community. The medical center values employee satisfaction and offers a wide range of benefits and support programs. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required for Certified Medical Assistant. Basic Life Support Required.
Licenses/Certifications: Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program required. Current credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA), NRCMA, NHA, NCCT, or American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA) is necessary.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran