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Certified Medical Assistant (Administrative and clinical)

Eastern Nephrology Associates, PLLC · Kinston, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties to support physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and licensed clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care. Responsible for vital signs, basic lab testing, injections, EMR documentation, and patient support throughout the clinical visit. Physical demands include hearing, visual acuity, talking; reaching, grabbing, holding – fine motor skills; extended periods in a stationary or standing position; repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs; lift or move up to 10 pounds; employees are expected to use appropriate ergonomics and tools such as hand carts for heavier loads. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment with a moderate noise level; while performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.

Responsibilities

  • Vital signs measurement
  • Basic lab testing
  • Administering injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, etc.)
  • EMR documentation
  • Patient support throughout the clinical visit
  • Front‑desk check‑in: collecting demographics, insurance information, co‑pay, updating forms (≈25% of time)
  • Front‑desk check‑out: scheduling appointments and referrals as needed (≈25% of time)
  • Performing hematology checks (Hgb), glucose, urinalysis after training/certification (≈10% of time)
  • Administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections (≈18% of time)
  • Additional duties as assigned (≈2% of time)

Requirements

  • Completion of a two‑year associate degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program
  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Qualifications

  • Experience using Acumen and EPIC (preferred)

Skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and EMR systems
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interaction
  • Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork
  • Ability to demonstrate and uphold ENA’s core values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Innovation

Schedule

Work Schedule is Monday‑Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with a one‑hour lunch.

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