Clinical Assistant- Winston Salem (48009)

Piedmont Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates (PENTA) has joined CEENTA, expanding coordinated ENT care across North Carolina and marking our first physician group affiliation outside the immediate Charlotte metropolitan area.

About the role

This role is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on patient care experience, medical assistant training opportunities, and career growth in a fast-paced, patient-focused healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients; document history including vital signs, medical histories, and allergies
• Assist Providers with exams, treatments, and in-office procedures
• Administer medications and collect lab specimens
• Provide patient education and serve as a scribe when needed
• Schedule appointments, procedures, and surgeries
• Respond to patient messages and prescription requests
• Accurately document patient information in electronic medical records (EMR/EHR)
• Clean and restock exam rooms; sterilize equipment and maintain OSHA-compliant safety standards
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and place orders when needed
• Support the onboarding and training of new staff and apprentices
• Collaborate with Providers and clinical team members to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care
• Travel to other PENTA locations as needed

A Typical Day

Your day begins by welcoming patients and bringing them to exam rooms with a warm, professional approach. You will record medical histories, vital signs, and medication updates in the EHR before assisting the Provider with examinations and procedures. Throughout the day, you will sterilize rooms and equipment, respond to patient messages, process prescription refill requests, schedule follow-up visits and surgeries, and keep documents and work queues updated. You will balance both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth, efficient patient care from start to finish.

Schedule

Work hours will fall Mon–Fri, between 8a–5p pending provider’s schedule, with occasional early or late clinic rotation. Willing to travel between clinic sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• 1–2 years’ clinical experience required (primary care or ENT preferred)
• Experience with EPIC or EMR systems
• Completion of accredited Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP, ABHES, or AMT-approved) preferred
• CMA, RMA, or LPN certification preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Dependable to travel between sites