Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
APS Surg Spec - Eliz City is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The role performs patient-care and administrative or clerical tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations. Work is delegated and supervised by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Certified Medical Assistant promotes a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; performs patient-care procedures and appropriate administrative duties; assesses situations objectively and considers alternatives; assists in developing realistic action plans and evaluating outcomes; and applies the skills and knowledge required of medical assistants. The role also involves effective interdepartmental interactions, adherence to department and system policies and procedures, efficient daily operations, and responsible use of resources. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, on the first (day) shift. Certification is required at hire. New graduates are welcome to apply. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. The advertised base-pay range for full-time employment is $21.69 to $32.14 per hour; compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Additional compensation may include differentials, on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- At hire, hold one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or Certified EMT (EMT-B).
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, as delegated and under the direction or supervision of a Physician, NP/PA, RN, or LPN.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as appropriate.
- Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees, identifying and addressing safety considerations.
- Assess situations objectively, consider alternatives, assist with realistic action plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Apply medical-assistant skills and knowledge and interact effectively with other departments.
- Follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices.
- Work productively and efficiently in daily operations and use resources safely, effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Potential sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
