What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant position at Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA?
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a clinical professional who provides patient care within CMA/CNA scope of practice while supporting structured onboarding and operational consistency for newly hired staff.
This role performs administrative and clinical duties in a fast-paced clinic environment while reinforcing documentation standards, patient throughput, and regulatory compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Patient Care
- Assist patients by providing information, support, and professional customer service
- Verify patient identity, obtain medical histories, confirm visit purpose, allergies, medications, and vital signs
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, explain treatments, and ensure proper consents are completed
- Assist physicians with office procedures, injections, wound care, suture/staple removal, and post-operative follow-up
- Administer medications as directed by the provider and within CMA/CNA scope of practice
Training & Onboarding (Direct Hire Component)
- Support structured onboarding of newly hired medical assistants
- Reinforce clinic standards related to documentation, infection control, and workflow expectations
- Assist leadership in validating competencies and ensuring adherence to clinic protocols
- Promote accountability and teamwork within the medical assistant team
Clinical Workflow & Documentation
- Document patient care, communications, injections, and education accurately in the EMR (TouchWorks)
- Complete charge tickets and ensure documentation supports appropriate coding and secure record maintenance
- Facilitate diagnostic testing and prescription refill processes per provider direction and clinic protocol
- Manage administrative tasks including reports, patient communications, and daily clinical workflows
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies according to facility policy
Safety, Compliance & Environment
- Maintain sterile technique, follow universal precautions, and comply with OSHA and clinic safety policies
- Clean and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies; properly dispose of biohazard materials per protocol
- Ensure patient and staff safety, including safe transport and assistance with ambulation
CHARACTERISTICS
- Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills
- Tactful, empathetic, and attentive to patient needs
- Demonstrates professional and effective communication in person and via phone
- Uses discretion, sound judgment, and maintains confidentiality
- Establishes credibility with physicians, staff, and patients
- Organized, resourceful, able to multitask, and takes initiative
- Committed to quality improvement and operational consistency
- Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting or Nursing Assisting program
- Current Medical Assistant (CMA) or Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred
- Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique, and clinic-based health and safety precautions
- Ability to use and apply medical terminology accurately
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical workflows and documentation standards
- Strong communication skills with patients, providers, and staff
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Carrying/Lifting: Occasionally (up to 35 pounds)
- Stooping/Kneeling: Frequently
- Other: N/A