Certified Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Support

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

Job summary

UNC Health Family Medicine at Smithfield is seeking a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. You will work under clinical supervision of providers and assist with patient care, procedures, and routine administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting data, phlebotomy, administering medications, and managing appointment scheduling and referrals.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program is strongly preferred but not required.
• Certification as CMA/CCMA/AMT/NCMA/NCCT is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and intake with vital signs and measurements.
• Collects patient data including medical and social history.
• Reviews medication list and allergies; verifies pharmacy preferences.
• Assists providers during treatments and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens.
• Administers medications under provider direction.
• Conducts tests such as EKGs and eye exams as directed.
• Ensures rooms are stocked and ready for visits.
• Provides post-visit instructions and educational materials.
• Assists with registration, check-in/out, scheduling, and referrals.
• Handles clinic phone calls under supervision.
• Assists in emergencies as directed by a provider.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

EMR data entry

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited Medical Assisting program

Job description

UNC Health Family Medicine at Smithfield is seeking a Medical Assistant I, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. You will work under clinical supervision of providers and assist with patient care, procedures, and routine administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting data, phlebotomy, administering medications, and managing appointment scheduling and referrals.