Certified Medical Assistant II - Outpatient Care

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Medical Group, part of UNC Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant II, Certified for an outpatient clinic in Wake Forest, NC. You will perform rooming, data collection, vital signs, and assist providers under supervision, ensuring patient flow and safety.

The ideal candidate has CMA/MA certification, BLS, and at least one year of full-time experience. Training will cover EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and charting in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program is strongly preferred but not required.
• MA certification by AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NCMA/NCCT is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assistance

Vital signs collection

Phlebotomy

Medical documentation

Team collaboration

EKG administration

Patient education

Education

Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES preferred)

MA certification (AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NCMA/NCCT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

UNC Health Medical Group, part of UNC Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant II, Certified for an outpatient clinic in Wake Forest, NC. You will perform rooming, data collection, vital signs, and assist providers under supervision, ensuring patient flow and safety.

The ideal candidate has CMA/MA certification, BLS, and at least one year of full-time experience. Training will cover EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and charting in the EMR.