Advanced Medical Assistant II - OB/GYN Certified

Advanced Medical Assistant II - OB/GYN Certified

Kenansville, NC $37,099 - $46,099 a year

Full Time

Overview:

Join a dedicated healthcare team supporting the administrative and clinical needs of OB/GYN physicians and licensed medical staff. This role involves assisting with patient vital signs, updating charts, compiling data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and well-being at all times.
• Accurately document patient care and communications during visits and calls.
• Collect and process point-of-care, lab, and pathology samples following established protocols.
• Perform quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies.
• Provide patient education under provider guidance.
• Administer treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies as ordered by licensed providers.
• Assist providers during procedures and examinations, including chaperoning and setup.
• Prepare reusable instruments for sterilization and manage biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment by adhering to infection prevention standards.
• Manage supply inventory in designated clinical areas.
• Support front desk operations including greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Assist with coding and billing data entry for insurance and quality assurance purposes.
• Coordinate with external healthcare partners to support patient care plans.
• Monitor and respond to electronic communications in a timely manner.
• Perform components of well visits and scheduled nursing visits as directed.
• Complete all required documentation prior to provider visits.
• Conduct high-level disinfection procedures according to policy and manufacturer instructions.
• Flexibly float to other clinics as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and successful passage of a nationally recognized certification exam (e.g., CMA, RMA, CCMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in an outpatient setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to recognize and respond to life-threatening situations and activate emergency services.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, staff, and providers both in person and via phone.
• Physical capability to perform clinical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Comfort with potential exposure to blood or infectious materials.