Certified Medical Assistant – Outpatient Care

UNC Health Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Family Medicine Durham seeks a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. You will work under supervision of a provider and clinic manager to assist with patient care activities and non-clinical duties.

The role involves rooming, data collection, phlebotomy, basic procedures, medication administration, and patient education. Certifications in CMA/MA and BLS are required, with prior MA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program is strongly preferred but not required.
• Requires Medical Assistant certification from AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NRCMA/NCMA.
• Basic Life Support certification (AHA/ARC) required.
• Prior MA or externship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and collecting data including vital signs and reason for visit.
• Reviewing patient medication lists, allergies, and pharmacy preferences.
• Assisting providers during treatments and procedures.
• Performing phlebotomy and specimen collection as directed.
• Administering medications under supervision.
• Performing tests such as EKGs under supervision.
• Maintaining exam rooms with supplies and equipment.
• Registering patients and scheduling tests as needed.
• Answering clinic calls and assisting in-basket.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EMR documentation

Communication

Education

Medical Assisting program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

UNC Health Family Medicine Durham seeks a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. You will work under supervision of a provider and clinic manager to assist with patient care activities and non-clinical duties.

The role involves rooming, data collection, phlebotomy, basic procedures, medication administration, and patient education. Certifications in CMA/MA and BLS are required, with prior MA experience preferred.