Medical Assistant II Certified

UNC Health Care; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System is seeking a Medical Assistant II, Certified to support outpatient clinics in Chapel Hill. You will work under clinical supervision to perform routine patient care, take vitals, collect data, and assist providers during exams and procedures, while also helping with registration and scheduling.

Eligible candidates hold a Medical Assistant credential with BLS and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program is strongly preferred but not required.
• MA certification from AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum one year of full-time Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Rooming and intake including vital signs and data collection.
• Collects patient med lists, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
• Assists provider during treatments and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection as directed.
• Administers medications under supervision as needed.
• Conducts tests (e.g., EKG, eye exams) under provider guidance.
• Maintains exam rooms, supplies, and educational materials.
• Registers patients, checks in/out, and coordinates tests/referrals.
• Supports clinic with phone calls and after-visit instructions.
• Assists in emergency situations per provider directives.
• Trains new staff and supports clinic quality and safety efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

EMR proficiency

Clinical procedures

Education

Medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Job description

Description

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Summary:
The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient's reason for visit.
• 2. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
• 3. Reviews patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
• 4. Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
• 5. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
• 6. Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
• 7. Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
• 8. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
• 9. Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
• 10. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
• 11. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• 12. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• 13. Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
• 14. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
• 15. Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
• 16. Additional Essential Responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include: -Precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs-Trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures-Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.-Performs clinic based quality or safety role (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits) -Manages clinic supply ordering

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA).
• Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Possess at least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
• Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers.
• Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: SOM Psychiatry

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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