Clinic Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Multiple Locations Systemwide 5K SOBO

Operating under the direction of the Provider, the Medical Assistant Certified contributes to collaborative patient care efforts by following standard care protocols tailored to the individual patient's age, needs, and health condition. With careful oversight, this position aids the nursing, laboratory, administrative, and Physician teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure quality care delivery.

Cone Health is committed to recruiting and retaining top-notch certified/registered medical assistants who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the well-being of our patients and communities. As a certified Great Place to Work organization, we believe that work should offer more than just a paycheck. Joining our team means being given the support to develop a meaningful career in a nurturing environment that values care, growth, inclusivity, and empathy. You are an essential part of our team, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We offer a broad network of multispecialty practices located in over 170 sites across five counties: Guilford, Alamance, Rockingham, Randolph, and Forsyth. Our array of specialties includes Behavioral Health, Gastroenterology, Heartcare, Oncology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, and many more. We have various options available, including full-time, part-time, and PRN positions in all counties, ensuring flexibility to accommodate your preferences.

• Up to $5000 in sign-on incentives available for eligible roles
• Balancing professional responsibilities and personal commitments can be effectively managed when working primarily during the first shift on weekdays
• Competitive health perks and a 403(b) retirement package can make a business more appealing to potential hires, aiding in the recruitment process
• Tuition reimbursement
• Strategies aimed at promoting team member well-being may involve initiatives such as massage treatments, on-location workout spaces providing no-cost exercise sessions, and bonuses for participating in physical fitness
• Programs aimed at boosting team member engagement, such as book clubs, diversity initiatives, and shared governance structures, are essential for fostering a sense of belonging and commitment among employees
• Upon being brought on board, you can take advantage of our Team Member referral scheme and potentially receive up to $6000 upon referring an external candidate
• Potential for development within the system (participation in the RISE Program, assuming CMA leadership responsibilities, etc.).

Engaging as a team member, the Certified Medical Assistant aids in delivering patient-centered care in accordance with the Physician's directives. They play a supportive role for nursing, laboratory, administrative, and Physician teams to enable favorable patient results. Their clinical proficiency spans across diverse age groups ranging from infants to seniors, encompassing newborns, toddlers, adolescents, grown-ups, and the elderly. Basic requirements include active involvement in a Clinical Orientation and Competency Evaluation, as well as demonstrating competency in Clinical Skills and Medication Administration tests within the initial ninety days of being hired, with a limit of three attempts.

In the course of patient consultations, the medical assistant adheres to established protocols and pre-set orders based on the patient's symptoms or purpose of the visit, as well as recording and implementing verbal instructions received from the healthcare provider. Furthermore, they may be tasked with administering authorized medications via oral or parenteral routes, excluding IV medications, in line with prescribed procedures and standards. Maintaining accurate records of drug administrations and obtaining prior authorizations for medications when necessary are also part of the job requirements.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent, Required Diploma/Certificate in Medical Assistant Program, Preferred

EXPERIENCE:

2 years Healthcare - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Preferred Physician Office Experience.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

REQUIRED: 

BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider REQUIRED: Current and active certification as a medical assistant by one of the following: American Allied Health (AAH), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Health career Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (RMA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).