Certified Medical Assistant - Family Planning Clinic
County of Wake, NC
- Location
- Onsite (Raleigh, North Carolina)
- Compensation
- $25 - $31/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Wake County Public Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Family Planning Clinic in Raleigh. The role involves providing clinical support, patient education, and preventive care services to the community as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Skills
Benefits
- Health services
- Professional development
Full job details
What You'll Be Doing
Wake County Public Health provides essential health services to residents across the county, with a commitment to accessible, high-quality, and equitable care. Our clinical services support individuals and families through prevention, education, treatment, and connection to community resources.
We are seeking a skilled Family Planning – Certified Medical Assistant to join #TeamWake. In this role, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals to support the health and well-being of Wake County residents. You will contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on improving health outcomes, reducing barriers to care, and providing responsive services to our community. The clinic provides services Monday through Friday.
The Family Planning Clinic provides confidential reproductive and sexual health services to help individuals make informed decisions about their health. Services include health assessments, education and counseling, contraceptive services, and other preventive care designed to support individual reproductive health goals.
In this role, you will:
- Receive delegated tasks from Registered Nurse
- Measuring and recording of vital signs
- Maintain examination rooms by ensuring they are properly prepared for use by health providers and clients.
- Administer vaccinations and assist with simple surgical procedures
- Collect lab specimens
- Assist with managing supplies
- Document in electronic medical record (EMR) per policy
- Clean the work areas as directed by OSHA regulations
NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment, you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), certified nurse's assistant II (CAN II), registered medical assistant (RMA)
- Required Licenses should read: License or certification CNAII, CMA, RMA,by and accredited school recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- 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)
- Bilingual strongly preferred
- Experience translating Spanish to English in a medical or healthcare environment
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- 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
About This Position
Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:15
Hiring Range: 25.99-28.97
Market Range: 25.99 - 31.96
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/22/2026
What Makes Wake Great
Equal Opportunity Statement
Background Check Statement
Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
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.