CMA/LPN

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. • Rockingham, NC

4d

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care and clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers while ensuring an efficient, patient-centered clinic experience. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Obtain vital signs and general health information for patient chart and prepares patient for examination.
• Assists the provider as needed with examinations and procedures.
• Assists in the collection of laboratory specimens and performance of tests on patients as ordered by the provider or arranges for patient testing, admissions and referrals.
• Enters and records patient information in charts in a concise and accurate manner.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and be organized.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ensure patient records are managed according to HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
• Work with HIM on timely release of information requests.
• Other duties as assigned within scope and standards of practice.
• Graduate of accredited program of Certified Medical Assistants.
• BLS certification.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
• Age-specific skills.
• Ability to work with accuracy and speed, perform several tasks at one time and react calmly and effectively in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer at least one year of clinical experience in a clinic setting.
• SPICE certification within 90-180 days from hire date.
• Knowledge of OBGYN standards of care strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Uses an appropriate problem-solving approach to plan services.
• Provides services with consideration of the recipient’s needs.
• Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures.
• Teaches/directs/advises/informs others in an appropriate manner.
• Reports/records information appropriately.
• Quality Improvement
• Ability to access all areas of the facility; able to communicate clearly and concisely; visual acuity; ability to withstand extended periods of walking, standing, occasional lifting, bending, stooping

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree