Certified Medical Assistant/Office Assistant

About the Role

Joining AdventHealth means being part of something bigger—a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. This role allows you to thrive professionally and grow spiritually by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. You’ll be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-driven team, knowing that together we are even better.

Responsibilities

• Travels as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.
• Stays up to date with policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintains education requirements and demonstrates competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
• Ensures efficient office flow by preparing patients and equipment for treatment, initiating testing, and documenting results.
• Maintains OSHA regulatory enforcement and other office compliance, following safety processes.
• Provides comprehensive care to patients during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closing care gaps.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee and patient administrative and medical information.
• Supports teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers as needed.
• Performs clinical intake, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
• Assists with minor procedures and ensures accurate documentation.
• Educates patients on tests, medications, and diet, providing clear instructions.
• Monitors and manages inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]

Skills

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology [Required]
• Knowledge of chronic disease management [Required]
• Ability to utilize internal and external resources [Required]
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems [Required]
• Ability to function in fast-paced environments and apply stress management techniques [Required]
• Ability to resolve issues independently within certification scope [Required]
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism [Required]
• Effective communication skills in English [Required]
• Computer proficiency [Required]

Experience

• 1+ year of related work experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• One of the following Medical Assistant certifications [Required]:
  • American Association Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

Physical Requirements

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Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

$15.05 - $26.27

Schedule

Full-time, Day Shift

Location: 101 HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBUS, NC 28722