Orange County NC
Certified Medical Assistant*
Orange County NC, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Salary :
$43,208.00 - $50,105.00 Annually Location :
Health Department, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
302R-2025-334 Department:
Health Opening Date:
08/29/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
General Description The Orange County Health Department has an opening for Certified Medical Assistant.
An employee of this class is responsible for primarily responsible for supporting the nurses, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in the medical clinic. This position performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to: patient intake and rooming, preparing examination rooms, assisting with laboratory duties, vaccine administration, maintaining clinic inventory, and ordering supplies.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Health Supervisor I with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required.
Background Check is required. Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Click here for full job specifications including essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1293127 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency
AND
vocational/technical training in an CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited Associate's degree, certificate or diploma medical assistant program AND one (1) year of medical office experience;
AND
Possession of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid, current unrestricted credential to practice as a Certified Medical Assistant in the State of North Carolina. The ability to readily obtain a Driver License valid in the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated, AND agreement to respond to public health emergencies, including but not limited to staffing emergency shelters and responding to communicable disease outbreaks. May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Public Health Nursing Director or Unit Supervisor
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Must be able to satisfy ongoing continuing education requirements. Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 14.35% of your base salary per pay period and 16.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000. Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $100 per pay period ($2600.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year) Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
Yes
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
Yes No
03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary Period Yes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary Period Yes, I am a Temporary Employee No, I am not an Employee
04
Do you have or are you able to obtain a driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina?
Yes No
05
Please indicate your highest level of education from an accredited school.
High School or GED Vocational/technical training in an CAAHEP ABHES-accredited Associate's degree Certificate or diploma in a medical assistant program Other
06
If other, please indicate. 07
Do you have one (1) year or more of medical office experience?
Yes No
08
Do you currently possess a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants?
Yes No
09
Please indicate your proficiency in Spanish.
I cannot read, write or speak Spanish I am proficient at reading and writing in Spanish I am proficient at speaking Spanish I am fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish
10
This position requires the employee to respond to public health emergencies, including but not limited to, staffing emergency shelters and responding to communicable disease outbreaks. Are you willing to abide by this requirement?
Yes No
Required Question
$43,208.00 - $50,105.00 Annually Location :
Health Department, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
302R-2025-334 Department:
Health Opening Date:
08/29/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
General Description The Orange County Health Department has an opening for Certified Medical Assistant.
An employee of this class is responsible for primarily responsible for supporting the nurses, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in the medical clinic. This position performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to: patient intake and rooming, preparing examination rooms, assisting with laboratory duties, vaccine administration, maintaining clinic inventory, and ordering supplies.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Health Supervisor I with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required.
Background Check is required. Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Click here for full job specifications including essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1293127 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency
AND
vocational/technical training in an CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited Associate's degree, certificate or diploma medical assistant program AND one (1) year of medical office experience;
AND
Possession of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid, current unrestricted credential to practice as a Certified Medical Assistant in the State of North Carolina. The ability to readily obtain a Driver License valid in the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated, AND agreement to respond to public health emergencies, including but not limited to staffing emergency shelters and responding to communicable disease outbreaks. May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Public Health Nursing Director or Unit Supervisor
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Must be able to satisfy ongoing continuing education requirements. Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 14.35% of your base salary per pay period and 16.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000. Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $100 per pay period ($2600.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year) Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
Yes
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
Yes No
03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary Period Yes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary Period Yes, I am a Temporary Employee No, I am not an Employee
04
Do you have or are you able to obtain a driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina?
Yes No
05
Please indicate your highest level of education from an accredited school.
High School or GED Vocational/technical training in an CAAHEP ABHES-accredited Associate's degree Certificate or diploma in a medical assistant program Other
06
If other, please indicate. 07
Do you have one (1) year or more of medical office experience?
Yes No
08
Do you currently possess a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants?
Yes No
09
Please indicate your proficiency in Spanish.
I cannot read, write or speak Spanish I am proficient at reading and writing in Spanish I am proficient at speaking Spanish I am fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish
10
This position requires the employee to respond to public health emergencies, including but not limited to, staffing emergency shelters and responding to communicable disease outbreaks. Are you willing to abide by this requirement?
Yes No
Required Question