Certified Medical Assistant Job at Wake County Government
What You'll Be Doing
The Wake County Health and Human Services Prenatal and Family Planning Clinic is located at the Sunnybrook Building and at the four Regional Centers (Eastern Regional, Northern Regional, Southern Regional and Millbrook) offers low-risk prenatal services and family planning services to Wake County residents regardless of race or economic status. The Prenatal Clinic and Family Planning Clinic provide services Monday through Friday with evening hours available Monday through Thursday. We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to become part of our team!
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) has direct patient care in a busy outpatient Women’s Health/Family Planning Clinic with diverse, multilingual patient population.
Responsibilities Include:
Conduct patient interviews, triage, counseling and teaching related to pre-conception, contraception, prenatal, STDs and other women’s health issues
Administer vaccinations and assist with simple surgical procedures. Make patient referrals and do lab result follow-up; precept and supervise nurse aids and students
Assist with patient check-in/patient phone calls, processing patient accounts and claims, stocking rooms, and ordering supplies
NOTE: Wake County Health and Human Services employees are required to be in their current role for a minimum of one (1) year to be eligible to apply for another Human Services position. Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health and Human Services, (ii) after accepting your position with Wake County Health and Human Services you must remain in your role for one (1) year before you are eligible to apply for another position within Wake County Health and Human Services, (iii) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (iv) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
High school diploma or GED
Six months of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
CPR, CMA Certificate; successful completion of a medical assistant training program through an accredited school recognized by the United States Department Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or equivalent medical assistant certification through on the job training and preceptorship by a RN and successful completion of the certification exam.
Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Experience translating Spanish to English in a medical or healthcare environment
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Ability to use analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences
Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals
Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message and to listens and respond appropriately to others
Proficient in office technology including: GE Centricity (Electronic Health Record), Microsoft Word, Internet browsers, and Email
Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, perform routine tasks and to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients by listening to the patient and understanding and responding to identified needs
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:15am - 5:15pm with an expectation to work an evening clinic per week till 7:15pm
Hiring Range: $18.20 - $23.18 Commensurate with Experience
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/10/2023
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The Wake County Health and Human Services Prenatal and Family Planning Clinic is located at the Sunnybrook Building and at the four Regional Centers (Eastern Regional, Northern Regional, Southern Regional and Millbrook) offers low-risk prenatal services and family planning services to Wake County residents regardless of race or economic status. The Prenatal Clinic and Family Planning Clinic provide services Monday through Friday with evening hours available Monday through Thursday. We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to become part of our team!
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) has direct patient care in a busy outpatient Women’s Health/Family Planning Clinic with diverse, multilingual patient population.
Responsibilities Include:
Conduct patient interviews, triage, counseling and teaching related to pre-conception, contraception, prenatal, STDs and other women’s health issues
Administer vaccinations and assist with simple surgical procedures. Make patient referrals and do lab result follow-up; precept and supervise nurse aids and students
Assist with patient check-in/patient phone calls, processing patient accounts and claims, stocking rooms, and ordering supplies
NOTE: Wake County Health and Human Services employees are required to be in their current role for a minimum of one (1) year to be eligible to apply for another Human Services position. Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health and Human Services, (ii) after accepting your position with Wake County Health and Human Services you must remain in your role for one (1) year before you are eligible to apply for another position within Wake County Health and Human Services, (iii) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (iv) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
High school diploma or GED
Six months of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
CPR, CMA Certificate; successful completion of a medical assistant training program through an accredited school recognized by the United States Department Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or equivalent medical assistant certification through on the job training and preceptorship by a RN and successful completion of the certification exam.
Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Experience translating Spanish to English in a medical or healthcare environment
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Ability to use analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences
Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals
Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message and to listens and respond appropriately to others
Proficient in office technology including: GE Centricity (Electronic Health Record), Microsoft Word, Internet browsers, and Email
Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, perform routine tasks and to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients by listening to the patient and understanding and responding to identified needs
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:15am - 5:15pm with an expectation to work an evening clinic per week till 7:15pm
Hiring Range: $18.20 - $23.18 Commensurate with Experience
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/10/2023
Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.