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Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

Interim HealthCare of Fayetteville, NC

Location
Onsite (Fayetteville, NC)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the role

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant to support pediatric providers in an outpatient clinic setting. The role involves performing clinical tasks such as vital signs, immunizations, and EMR documentation to ensure high-quality care for children and adolescents.

Skills

Pediatric care Vital signs measurement Medical history documentation EMR documentation Immunization administration Medication administration Vision screening Hearing screening Point-of-care testing Phlebotomy Infection control Sterilization procedures Emergency response Wound care Patient assessment

Full job details

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)

Position Summary: The CMA in a pediatric office supports providers and clinical staff by performing patient-care, administrative, and clinical tasks specific to children and adolescents. This role ensures efficient clinic operations, high-quality pediatric care, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs (manual BP), growth measurements (height/length, weight, head circumference, BMI percentile), medical history, and chef complaint.
  • Perform assessments within scope of practice and document findings in the EMR
  • Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and pediatric supplies.
  • Assist providers with pediatric examinations, procedures, wound care, splinting, nebulizer treatments, and other ordered interventions.
  • Administer childhood immunizations following CDC/ACIP guidelines and verify proper documentation of VIS sheets
  • Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered by the provider.
  • Perform pediatric clinical tasks such as vision and hearing screenings.
  • Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, urinalysis, etc.).
  • May assist with or perform phlebotomy using techniques appropriate for pediatric patients
  • Support parents with instructions for medication, care plans, and follow-up.
  • Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of medical equipment.
  • Respond to pediatric emergencies according to office protocol and participate in routine emergency drills.
  • Responsible for tracking provider orders and maintaining EMR buckets.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
  • Active CCMA (NHA) or CMA (NRCMA) certification required.
  • Pediatric clinical experience preferred but not required.
  • Current BLS certification. 
  • EMR experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of pediatric immunizations, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift 25–30 lbs (including assisting toddlers).
  • Ability to assist or position pediatric patients safely. 

Work Environment:

  • Outpatient pediatric clinic setting.
  • May require occasional travel between clinic locations.
  • Must maintain confidentiality of pediatric health information in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Rotation of weekend clinics may be required. 

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