Certified Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care & Procedures

UNC Health Careers; Handley Acres (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health's Medical Group in Goldsboro, NC seeks a Medical Assistant I, Certified to support providers in an outpatient clinic. You will perform rooming, vital signs, specimen collection, meds administration under supervision, and help with registrations and test scheduling.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential; certification by AAMA/AMT/NCMA/NCMA is required or preferred; BLS required; prior MA experience is a plus; this is a full-time onsite role with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.
• Requires Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC is required.
• Prior medical assistant or externship experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Rooming and intake: collect vital signs and patient data.
• Review medication lists, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
• Assist providers during treatments and procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
• Administer medications under provider direction.
• Perform tests (e.g., EKG, eye exams) under provider direction.
• Support patient registration, check-in/out, scheduling, and referrals.
• Maintain exam/treatment rooms and supplies; sterilize instruments.

Job description

UNC Health's Medical Group in Goldsboro, NC seeks a Medical Assistant I, Certified to support providers in an outpatient clinic. You will perform rooming, vital signs, specimen collection, meds administration under supervision, and help with registrations and test scheduling.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential; certification by AAMA/AMT/NCMA/NCMA is required or preferred; BLS required; prior MA experience is a plus; this is a full-time onsite role with 40 hours weekly.