CMA I - Arlington Primary Care - Full-Time in Greenville, North Carolina at Physicians East

• Preparing and administering medications under the direction of supervising physicians.

• Follow standing orders as directed by department policies (ie. UA, Flu, Strep tests).

• Administer PO medications under direct supervision of the physician.

• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.

• Notify patients of lab results.

• Assist patients by answering phone calls and refilling medications at the direction of the physician.

• Make referrals to other departments and clinics to coordinate patient care.

• Disinfect exam rooms in-between patients.

• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.

Other duties:

• Maintains patient confidentially.

• Keep management informed of high-risk situations.

• Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment.

• Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.

• Maintain Medical Assistant certification and or recertification. If not certified at the time of employment, will have 90 days to complete certification or employment will be terminated.

• Maintain CPR certification.

• Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance, and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.

• Adheres to department and office policies.

Candidate requirements

Graduate of an accredited associate degree Medical Assistant program and current certification through AAMA, NHA, RMA or similar organization is required. Prior healthcare giver experience required

• Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required.

• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.

• Ability to actively listen.

• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.

• Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.