Medical Assistant Certified/Registered (Primary Care North)

Pinehurst Medical • Pinehurst, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Pinehurst Medical Clinic (PMC) is a recognized healthcare provider in the communities of Moore County, Lee County, Cumberland County, Chatham County, and the surrounding six counties. Locally owned and managed, PMC offers a broad range of primary and specialty care services to the communities we serve. The physicians and healthcare team of professionals at PMC share a commitment to patient-centered care that is physician-led and utilizes the latest advances in medical technology. This combination of leading-edge medicine and deep compassion for the people we serve has been a hallmark of PMC since 1952. PMC consists of over 130 providers, approximately 750 employees, and 16 locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification through any of the following regulatory bodies is required: CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) – American Association of Medical Assistants, RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) – American Medical Technologists, CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) – National Healthcare Association, or NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant).
• Current CPR/BLS Certification or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• 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 the ordering of laboratory work or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports the patient care mission by carrying out medical and administrative tasks in accordance with their scope of practice.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts.
• Coordinates and provides patient support services such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones, greeting patients and registering patients in a patient care area.
• Record vital signs and a chief complaint for the visit on the patient flow sheet form.
• Run spirometry tests and EKGs on patients and assist the Primary Care Physicians when they are examining patients.
• Review patient records, assuring they are complete with regard to previously ordered studies such as laboratory reports, x-ray reports, electrocardiogram reports, G.I. reports, CT scan reports, bronchoscopy reports, ER visits and physician dictation.
• Assure that examining rooms assigned are properly equipped with supplies and also assures that all equipment is in working order and orders supplies as needed.
• Call for pre-certifications and works with patient account representatives and secretary to facilitate referrals.
• Work between the secretary and nursing personnel to keep the patient flow going smoothly.
• Practice within in scope of practice for medical/clinic assistants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PMC is proud to support the total health and well-being of our team members so they can thrive personally and professionally. That’s why, as part of the PMC team, you’ll have a package of benefits that covers your health, well-being, family, and future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees