What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Wake County?
What You'll Be Doing
Join #TeamWake as a Certified Medical Assistant!
The Wake County Health and Human Services Prenatal and Family Planning Clinic, 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 currently seeking a skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join 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
About
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.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm *see description*
Hiring Range: 22.48-26.49
Market Range: 22.48 - 30.51
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/31/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Join #TeamWake as a Certified Medical Assistant!
The Wake County Health and Human Services Prenatal and Family Planning Clinic, 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 currently seeking a skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join 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
- This position will also assist with patient check-in/patient phone calls, processing patient accounts and claims, stocking rooms, and ordering supplies
- Additionally, this position will clean the work areas as directed by OSHA regulations
- Work Schedule Note: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:15pm with an expectation to work one evening clinic per week until 7:15pm to make a 40 hours**
About
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.
Required
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
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
- Bilingual strongly preferred
- Experience translating Spanish to English in a medical or healthcare environment
- Self-starter
- Ability to handle rapid change
- Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service at all times
- Positive team player with great interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a very high pace environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and other duties while meeting deadlines and expectations
- Ability to pay very strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency operating computers, printers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm *see description*
Hiring Range: 22.48-26.49
Market Range: 22.48 - 30.51
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/31/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Salary : $26 - $31
