Certified Medical Assistant OBGYN

AdventHealth•Hendersonville, PR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports OBGYN clinic operations and provides patient care during office visits. The role prepares patients and equipment for treatment, performs clinical intake and screenings, initiates testing, documents results, assists with minor specialty procedures, and provides patient education. The Medical Assistant also helps maintain office flow, regulatory compliance, confidentiality, inventory, and medical equipment. Travel to other locations may be needed to meet staffing needs and support clinic operations. This is a full-time, day-shift position in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The pay range is $16.58 to $26.53, with a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
One of the following credentials: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).
Knowledge of the health care field and medical terminology.
Knowledge of chronic disease management.
Knowledge of and ability to use internal and external resources.
Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress-management techniques.
Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of certification.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and diplomacy and maintain a professional demeanor.
Ability to read, write, and type legibly, and to speak and comprehend English effectively to carry out job requirements.
Computer experience.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Stay current with policies and procedures and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Maintain position-related education requirements and demonstrate competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
Prepare patients and equipment for treatment, initiate testing, and document results in the designated practice system.
Maintain OSHA regulatory compliance and follow office safety processes and policies.
Provide whole-person care during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closing care gaps.
Maintain confidentiality of employees’ and patients’ administrative and medical information.
Support staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and coworkers as needed.
Perform clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
Assist with minor procedures associated with the specialty and accurately document services and results at the time of care.
Educate patients about tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
Monitor and manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
Travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.