• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005403849

  Job Title: Medical Assistant

  
  

  Job Description

  We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the healthcare team in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of patient care.

  Responsibilities

  • Assist with the rooming and intake process, collecting and recording vital signs, height, weight, and data related to the patient's reason for visit.
  • Collect patient and family data, including medical and social history.
  • Review the patient's current medication list, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
  • Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
  • Review the patient record to determine whether the patient requires any routine health screenings.
  • Ensure the exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms, and educational materials ready for use.
  • Provide patients with after-visit, follow-up, self-care, or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
  • Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam and treatment rooms.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments.
  • Assist with patient registration, check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
  • Answer clinic telephone and assist in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
  • Assist in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
  • Precept new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs.
  • Train other medical assistants in clinic procedures.
  • Assist the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.
  • Perform clinic-based quality or safety roles, such as clinic safety coordinator, maintaining immunization or medication registry, and performing medication or other required audits.
  • Manage clinic supply ordering.

  Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in using Epic and other healthcare-related software.
  • Certification as a Medical Assistant by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA.
  • Basic Life Support Certification from AHA or ARC.
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.
  • At least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is preferred.
  • Ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers.

  Work Environment

  This position is based at North Carolina Heart and Vascular, with working hours from 8am to 4:30pm. You will be part of a large health system, providing an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a supportive environment.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.00/hr.

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
  classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
  subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
  available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,NC.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2025.

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  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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