Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA)

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA)
Location: Raleigh, NC / Cary, NC / Greensboro, NC
Duration: 8 to 13+ weeks / Temp (6 Months+) to Perm
 
Contract Terms: W2
Shift/Schedule: 8AM to 5PM EST
 
Job Description:

• Collecting vital signs, medical history, and social history data.
• Reviewing and updating patient medication lists, allergies, and preferred pharmacy information.
• Assisting providers during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Collecting specimens, performing phlebotomy, and administering medications as directed.
• Conducting basic tests (e.g., EKG, eye exams) under provider supervision.
• Preparing, cleaning, and maintaining exam and treatment rooms.
• Assisting with patient registration, check-in/check-out, and scheduling.
• Managing clinic supply orders and maintaining preventive health measures.
• Answering clinic telephones and supporting emergency situations as needed.

 
Additional Responsibilities for Certified Medical Assistant II:

• Precepting new medical assistants and externs.
• Training staff on clinic procedures.
• Performing clinic-based quality or safety roles (e.g., maintaining immunization or medication registry).

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• At least one year of full-time experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage positively with patients and work as a team with staff and providers.
• Proficiency in documenting information into electronic medical records.

 
Preferred Experience:

• Epic experience is highly preferred but not required.
• Urology experience is not required, as primary duties involve vitals and urinalyses.

 
Education:

• No formal education required if other qualifications are met.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is preferred but not mandatory.

 
Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Medical Assistant certification from one of the following:
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• National Health Career Association (CCMA)
• National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).