Arlington Float Pool CMA I

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I for its float pool. Based at the Greenville location, the role covers outside locations as needed. The CMA supports patient care and clinical operations under the direction of a physician or registered nurse and in accordance with office policies and procedures. The role involves assisting providers during visits, examinations, and procedures, carrying out delegated clinical tasks, and coordinating care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
Licensure, if required, must be in good standing.
Experience with electronic medical record software is required.
Professional demeanor and awareness of privacy considerations for patients and families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with others.
Ability to actively listen.
Ability to observe and accurately and clearly document events in grammatically correct English.
Ability to spell, proofread, and edit written text.
Maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assist providers during clinic visits, physical examinations, and in-office procedures.
Prepare examination rooms and assist practitioners with patient care.
Measure and record vital signs, obtain health history information, and enter medications, allergies, laboratory information, pharmacy, and primary care provider details in the electronic medical record.
Perform clinical services including ear lavage, EKGs, wound care and dressing changes, IRIS, catheterizations, UNNA boot application, and assistance with Pap smears and related laboratory work.
Provide patient education, administer injections and immunizations, and manage prior authorizations.
Support population health activities and care-gap closure.
Follow standing orders and perform tests such as urinalysis, flu, and strep tests as directed by department policies.
Prepare and administer medications by oral, intramuscular, intradermal, intravenous, or subcutaneous routes according to provider orders.
Order, stock, and maintain examination rooms and clinic areas.
Notify patients of laboratory results.
Answer patient phone calls and refill medications at the direction of the physician.
Make referrals to other departments and clinics to coordinate patient care.
Disinfect examination rooms between patients and perform delegated procedures safely and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Start, maintain, and disconnect IVs as ordered by a physician or mid-level provider.
Act as a station floater, communicate critical laboratory values to the care team, and assist with same-day requests and desktop management for station providers and staff.
Maintain patient confidentiality and inform management of high-risk situations.
Use and clean equipment appropriately and practice infection control in accordance with OSHA guidelines and office policy.
Maintain required licensure and CPR certification.
Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance training, and other continuing education classes offered by Physicians East.
Adhere to department and office policies.