Certified Medical Assistant: Outpatient Clinic Support

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

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. The role works under provider supervision for patient care and under a manager for non-clinical duties.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting vitals, reviewing medications, assisting with procedures, phlebotomy, administering medications, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Rooming and intake including vitals and visit reason.
• Collect patient and family data and medical history.
• Review current medications and allergies.
• Assist provider during procedures and treatments.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Administer medications as directed by a provider.
• Conduct routine tests (e.g., EKG, basic eye exams).
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

EMR documentation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES preferred Medical Assisting program

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. The role works under provider supervision for patient care and under a manager for non-clinical duties.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting vitals, reviewing medications, assisting with procedures, phlebotomy, administering medications, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies.