Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Monroe Family Physicians clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. The CMA will coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality / cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population. Perform and document necessary preliminary exam needs on patient to include : height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, and temperature. Ensure patient chart is complete. Interview patient to identify current medical needs and relevant patient history. Assist with examinations, treatments, special tests and procedures within scope of practice. Administer medication as ordered by the clinician.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care : Perform and document necessary preliminary exam needs on patient to include : height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, and temperature. Ensure patient chart is complete. Interview patient to identify current medical needs and relevant patient history. Assist with examinations, treatments, special tests and procedures within scope of practice. Administer medication as ordered by the clinician.
• Immunization Administration : Ability to administer immunization, as ordered, using appropriate site. Ability to review immunization record and identify potential risk and side effects of immunization (s) ordered.
• Teamwork and Communication : Work within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Share and initiate regular and professional communication with co-workers. Facilitate and / or participate in regular team member meetings. Works within the team to identify areas of improvement and actively participates in the improvement process.

Qualifications