Certified Medical Assistant - Outpatient Clinic (Per Diem)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Faculty Physicians seeks a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. You will work under clinical supervision for patient care and under a manager for non-clinical duties in a per diem capacity.

Responsibilities include rooming, collecting vitals, reviewing med lists, assisting with procedures, drawing blood, administering meds, and ensuring rooms are stocked. Strong communication and EMR skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred but not required.
• Requires Medical Assistant certification from AAMA/AMT/NCMA/ARMA/NCMA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior MA or externship experience preferred.
• Ability to use a computer to document information into the EMR.

Responsibilities

• Perform rooming and intake, collect vitals and visit data.
• Collect medical and social history from patients and families.
• Review medications, 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.
• Ensure exam rooms have supplies and educational materials.
• Provide post-visit instructions and educational materials.
• Support registration, scheduling, and referrals as needed.
• Answer clinic calls and assist in-basket under supervision.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

EMR use

Education

Medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES) preferred

Job description

UNC Faculty Physicians seeks a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. You will work under clinical supervision for patient care and under a manager for non-clinical duties in a per diem capacity.

Responsibilities include rooming, collecting vitals, reviewing med lists, assisting with procedures, drawing blood, administering meds, and ensuring rooms are stocked. Strong communication and EMR skills are essential.