Certified Medical Assistant — Onsite Patient Care Pro

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. The role works under clinical supervision for patient care and under management for non-clinical tasks.

The position involves rooming, data collection, basic phlebotomy, medication administration under supervision, and assisting with exams and procedures while ensuring rooms are stocked and ready for visits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.
• None required as long as other position qualifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting vital signs, height, weight, and data related to the visit.
• Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
• Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
• Assists the provider during treatments, examinations and procedures.
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
• Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
• Performs tests (e.g., EKG, eye exams) under the provider’s direction.
• Reviews records to determine necessary routine health screenings.
• Ensures exam rooms have supplies and educational materials ready.
• Provides post-visit instructions and educational materials as directed.
• Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists with patient registration, check-in/out, scheduling, referrals.
• Answers clinic calls and assists in-basket under provider/nurse guidance.
• Assists in emergencies as directed by a provider or nurse.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

EMR data entry

Education

Medical Assisting program

CAAHEP/ABHES preferred

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. The role works under clinical supervision for patient care and under management for non-clinical tasks.

The position involves rooming, data collection, basic phlebotomy, medication administration under supervision, and assisting with exams and procedures while ensuring rooms are stocked and ready for visits.