Medical Assistant Certified/Registered (Internal Medicine)

Pinehurst Medical•Pinehurst, NC

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports Pinehurst Medical Clinic’s patient care mission by carrying out medical and administrative tasks within the scope of practice. The role escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures and records vital signs, and documents information in patient charts. It also provides patient support services, including scheduling appointments, answering telephones, greeting patients, and registering patients in a patient care area. The position works with primary care physicians and other clinic staff to support patient examinations and maintain smooth patient flow. Duties include conducting spirometry tests and EKGs, reviewing patient records for previously ordered studies and reports, maintaining examination-room supplies and equipment, and coordinating pre-certifications and referrals. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with no weekends or holidays; the role is 40 hours per week and paid hourly as a non-exempt position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; alternatively, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification through one of the following regulatory bodies: CMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), RMA (American Medical Technologists), CCMA (National Healthcare Association), or NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant).
Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience in a clinic setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology, medical supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Prior experience or knowledge of examinations, diagnostics, and treatment-room procedures.
Basic understanding of ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, and medical necessity as related to ordering laboratory work or procedures.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Record vital signs and the chief complaint for the visit on the patient flow sheet.
Run spirometry tests and EKGs and assist primary care physicians during patient examinations.
Review patient records to ensure they include previously ordered studies and reports, such as laboratory, x-ray, electrocardiogram, GI, CT scan, bronchoscopy, ER visit, and physician dictation reports.
Ensure assigned examination rooms are properly equipped, verify equipment is in working order, and order supplies as needed.
Call for pre-certifications and work with patient account representatives and the secretary to facilitate referrals.
Coordinate with secretarial and nursing personnel to keep patient flow moving smoothly.
Schedule appointments, answer telephones, greet patients, and register patients in a patient care area.
Practice within the scope of practice for medical or clinic assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.