Medical Assistant Non Certified - NC Heart & Vascular Raleigh

UNC Health; Raleigh; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant who has graduated from an accredited program and is eligible to take a credentialing exam. The role supports providers and the health care team in an outpatient clinic, under clinical supervision and manager direction.

The position handles routine clinical tasks, patient intake, data collection, and administrative duties, with opportunities to pursue credentialing after joining the team.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification (AHA or ARC) required, must complete credentialing within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and/or intake, collects vitals and visit data.
• Collects patient history and current medications, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
• Assists provider during treatments and procedures; collects specimens; performs phlebotomy; administers medications under supervision.
• Performs tests (e.g., EKG, eye exams) as directed and reviews records for routine screenings.
• Maintains exam/treatment rooms with supplies and prepares materials for visits.
• Provides patient with post-visit instructions and educational materials.
• Assists with patient registration, check-in/out, scheduling, and coordinating tests/treatments.

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Job Summary

This is an entry level position for a medical assistant, who has graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, but who has not yet taken a credentialing exam. This also is a transitional position for an experienced non-credentialed medical assistant, who is eligible to take a credentialing exam. The medical assistant 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.

Description Of Job Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient's reason for visit.
• Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history. Reviews patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
• Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy. Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
• Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
• Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
• Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.

Other Information

Education Requirements: None required as long as all other position requirements are met.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required. Must complete credentialing requirements for the Medical Assistant, Certified within 90 days of hire.

Note: Medical Assistants that are hired through an acquisition have 6 months to obtain credentialing from the date of acquisition.

Professional Experience Requirements: None required.

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

Additional Information Disclaimer: This job profile is intended to provide a representation of responsibilities required. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this profile.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: NCHV Raleigh

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.66 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:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.