Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports the medical and ambulatory patient care needs of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinic. This position is responsible for obtaining, reviewing, and documenting clinical information necessary to support safe and effective patient care, including chief complaints, vital signs, current medications, allergies, and relevant medical and surgical histories. The CMA identifies changes or discrepancies in patient-reported information and communicates clinically relevant information to the appropriate provider for review and follow-up. The position supports continuity of care through accurate electronic health record documentation, coordination of clinical information, patient education, follow-up activities, and communication with patients, providers, and other members of the healthcare team. The CMA reinforces provider-directed instructions and care plans, assists with the coordination of medically complex patients, and supports efficient patient flow throughout the clinic. The position requires current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and applies medical assisting knowledge and established clinical protocols to support the assessment, coordination, and ongoing care of patients within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice.

Requirements

• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Applies medical assisting knowledge and established clinical protocols to support the assessment, coordination, and ongoing care of patients within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, reviewing, and documenting clinical information necessary to support safe and effective patient care, including chief complaints, vital signs, current medications, allergies, and relevant medical and surgical histories.
• Identifying changes or discrepancies in patient-reported information and communicating clinically relevant information to the appropriate provider for review and follow-up.
• Supporting continuity of care through accurate electronic health record documentation, coordination of clinical information, patient education, follow-up activities, and communication with patients, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Reinforcing provider-directed instructions and care plans.
• Assisting with the coordination of medically complex patients.
• Supporting efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.

Benefits

• A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE . $1,000 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $1,000 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed