Medical Assist I, Certified - UNC Family Medicine at North Raleigh

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a full-service medical practice focused on high-quality family medicine. As a Medical Assistant I, Certified, you will provide essential clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting, ensuring excellent patient care. Your role will involve collecting vital signs, assisting during examinations, and maintaining a well-organized clinic environment. This opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in their community. Be part of an inclusive organization with a mission to improve health and well-being across the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and intake processes, collecting vital signs.
• Assists providers during treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Prepares exam/procedure rooms with supplies and equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting program

Job description

Job Description

Description

At UNC Family Medicine at North Raleigh, we are partners in our patients' healthcare. We are dedicated to offering high-quality family medicine with timely, personalized service. We are a full-service medical practice supporting the entire family.

Address: 7100 Six Forks Road, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27615

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Summary:
The Medical Assistant I, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the supervision of the provider for patient care activities and under the general direction of the manager/supervisor for non-clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs rooming and intake processes, collecting vital signs, height, weight, and reason for visit data.
2. Collects patient and family medical and social history.
3. Reviews current medication list, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
4. Assists providers during treatments, examinations, and procedures.
5. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
6. Administers medications under provider supervision.
7. Performs tests such as EKGs and eye exams under provider direction.
8. Reviews patient records to identify routine health screenings needed.
9. Prepares exam/procedure rooms with supplies, equipment, and educational materials.
10. Provides patients with after-visit instructions and educational materials.
11. Prepares, cleans, stocks, and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
12. Sterilizes instruments.
13. Assists with patient registration, check-in/out, scheduling tests, treatments, and referrals.
14. Answers clinic calls and assists with in-basket messages under provider or nurse direction.
15. Assists in emergency situations as directed.

Other Information:

Education Requirements: None required; completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification from recognized agencies and BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.

Experience: Prior medical assistant or externship experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Effective communication, teamwork, computer skills, and ability to perform essential functions.

Job Details:

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNC Family Medicine at N Raleigh

Work Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Salary Range: $17.94 - $25.25/hour

Work Schedule: Day Job, Onsite

Location: Raleigh, NC

Exempt from Overtime: No

This is a private employment position with NC Health, not state employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.