Medical Assistant Certified/Registered (Dermatology)

Pinehurst Medical•Southern Pines, NC

22h

About The Position

Pinehurst Medical Clinic (PMC) is a locally owned and managed healthcare provider serving Moore, Lee, Cumberland, and Chatham counties and surrounding communities. The clinic provides primary and specialty care, with more than 130 providers, approximately 750 employees, and 16 locations. PMC has served the region since 1952 and emphasizes physician-led, patient-centered care using current medical technology. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing medical and administrative tasks within their 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 through appointment scheduling, telephone coverage, greeting patients, and registration in the patient care area. The position is a day-shift role, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Pay is hourly and non-exempt. PMC describes its benefits as supporting employees’ health, well-being, family, and future, but the specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification through one of the following bodies is required: 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

Record vital signs and the patient’s chief complaint on the patient flow sheet.
Run spirometry tests and EKGs and assist with patient examinations.
Review patient records to ensure they include previously ordered studies and reports, such as laboratory, imaging, electrocardiogram, G.I., CT, bronchoscopy, emergency-room, and physician-dictation records.
Ensure assigned examination rooms are properly equipped and that equipment is in working order; order supplies as needed.
Call for pre-certifications and work with patient account representatives and the secretary to facilitate referrals.
Coordinate with the secretary and nursing personnel to maintain smooth patient flow.
Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Support patient services by scheduling appointments, answering telephones, greeting patients, and registering patients in the care area.
Practice within the scope of practice for medical or clinic assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.