MA/CMA/RMA

Advance Community Health•Cary, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Advance Community Health is seeking full-time Medical Assistants at each of its locations in Cary, NC, Fuquay Varina, NC, and Apex, NC. The Medical Assistants will assist the health care and administrative team of the medical office, provide optimum health care to patients and prepare them appropriately for the examination with the provider.

Requirements

High school diploma/ GED required.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program or military medical corpsman program required.
BLS certification required or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical procedures.
Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Commitment to serving underserved and diverse patient populations.

Nice To Haves

Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience working in an outpatient clinic, community health, or FQHC setting preferred.
Fluent in English and Spanish- written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

Perform basic prep according to Advance Community Health guidelines.
Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining medical histories, vital signs, and screenings.
Assist RN or provider with patient triage, to include telephone triage.
Complete information gathering segment of triage with specified patient population.
Refer all problems and urgent needs to RN or provider and conduct patient follow-up post encounter.
Make follow-up calls to patients as directed by the provider.
Manage provider messages and test result reports in accordance with established site procedure.
Manage prescription and refill medication request paperwork under the direction of the provider and Schedule appointments.
Review treatment related preparation instructions and follow-up educational material with patients and families as directed by provider or RN.
Ensure exam rooms are stocked, clean, and compliant with infection control standards.
Provide culturally competent, respectful patient interactions.
Comply with HRSA, federal, state, and FQHC regulatory requirements.
Maintain appropriate monitoring logs.