Certified Medical Assistant

The Greer Group is a woman-owned staffing firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC. We have been in business in the Triangle for 40 yrs and place people, not just fill jobs. This is a temp-to-permanent opportunity, meaning you'll start on assignment with a strong likelihood of converting to a full-time, permanent employee of our specialty practice client based in Wake Forest. 

Many of our medical placements convert at 90 days. This is a real path to a long-term clinical career in a stable, established network of practices where you can truly grow in your profession.  

Note: The start date is based upon the interviewing timeline and any notice that needs to be given to a current employer. Typical start timelines range from 1–3 weeks based on your availability.

The Greer Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) for an internal medicine client of ours in Wake Forest, NC. You also float to their Raleigh office when needed. This is a temp to permanent opportunity. 

Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical care to patients, including assessments, treatment, care planning, instructions, and medical supervision under the direction of registered nursing staff and physicians/physician extenders as appropriate.

Essential functions:

• Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. 
• Rooms and prepares patients for physician’s examination, assisting with examination as directed. 
• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. 
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records. 
• Processes non emergent patient calls, collecting patient information and providing physician-guided clinical advice. 
• Schedules patient procedures as requested by physician. 
• Facilitates authorizations and referrals for managed care patients where indicated. 
• Accurately relays prescription refill information to local and mail order pharmacies via phone, fax or e-prescription functions as directed by the physician/physician extender and refill protocols.
• Adheres to OSHA safety guidelines and confidentiality policies. 
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions. 

Competencies:

• Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. 
• Health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. 
• Documentation standards. 
• Basic computer functions.
• Equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. 
• Basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening (in-house labs). 
• Infectious disease management and control and safety standards. 
• Understanding and following written and oral medical orders. 
• Initiating appropriate emergency procedures.
• Time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, organizing, and medical care coordination. 
• Performing blood draws/finger sticks and administering intramuscular/ subcutaneous injections. 
• Taking accurate vital signs.
• Using manual dexterity to perform medical treatments. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with care team members and diverse patient populations.
• Performing mathematical calculations for drug dosages.
• Completing work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. 
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with patients and other individuals inside and outside the practice.

Required education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Current CMA certificate from accredited organization.
• One year of medical office experience and EHR experience.

Physical requirements

• Standing and walking for approximately 90% percent of the day.
• Ability and comfortable commuting to Raleigh office when needed. 
• Periods of sitting, bending, and reaching.
• Occasionally support at least 75 pounds to reposition, transfer, and ambulate patients safely.
• Fine motor skills.