What You'll Be Doing
Every day, Public Health is at work to make Wake County a safer and healthier place for you to live, work, learn, and play!
We are currently seeking a
Certified Medical Assistant to join our Public Health Clinics team. The Certified Medical Assistant position will be located at the
Eastern Regional Center in Wake Forest. This position will be responsible for gathering all age appropriate anthropometric measurements. This includes height, weight, vital signs, vision.
Essential Functions: - Interview and take basic history of client, assist with paperwork completion, prepare patient for LHP
- Assist with exams, treatments and procedures as directed by LHP
- Under direction of LHP - administer age appropriate vaccines. Give VIS prior to administration. Document in NCIR and EMR
- Under direction of LHP, administer mediations via inhalation therapy, injections or oral route
- Document all findings in EMR
- Collect and process specimens such as blood, urine, and cultures
- Follow all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines as outlined by WCHHS
- Maintain high standard of customer service
- Alert LHP immediately if a compromised client is present. Perform CPR as indicated
- Assist with cleaning and packaging instruments, and with running, cleaning, and monitoring autoclave
- May be cross-trained to cover other work areas
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
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
- Experience with processing medical referrals
- Experience working with Family Planning, Pre-natal, Child Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and providing immunizations
- Experience translating Spanish to English in a medical or healthcare
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Excellent communication - oral and written
- Ability to work independently under time restraints
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- 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
- Proficient in office technology including: Athena Healthcare (Electronic Health Record), Microsoft Word, Internet owners, and Email
- Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, perform routine tasks and check work for accuracy before completion of tasks
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients
About This Position
Location: Eastern Regional Center Zebulon, NC 27597
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: 19.46 - 23.75 Commensurate with experience
Market Range: 19.46 - 29.91
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/17/2024
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.
