Medical Assistant, Certified

Cancer Nursing Today; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking Certified Medical Assistants to join our team. These full-time roles offer opportunities across the state with competitive incentives and benefits.

Requirements include Medical Assistant certification from AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NRCMA/NCMA and Basic Life Support certification from AHA or ARC. A CAHEP/ABHES-accredited program is preferred but not required; at least one year of experience for the Medical Assistant II track may be needed depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC is required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant from AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA is required.

Education

Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES

Job description

Join our One Great Team! UNC Health, located in North Carolina, has opportunities for Medical Assistant, Certified, across the state, from the mountains to the coast.

View Medical Assistant Positions: https://tinyurl.com/p54pda5z

Locations: Opportunities are available in a variety of locations.

Hours: Full-time, 36-40 hours/week.

Salary: Visit a specific job posting to view the salary hiring range for that position.

Incentives: Many positions are eligible for a commitment incentive up to $7,500.

Perks: Employment at UNC Health is so much more than just a job. We're focused on your health, your wealth, and your career. We realize incentives and benefits are an important part of your workplace journey. The financial rewards of working for UNC Health go far beyond a paycheck. At UNC Health, the average value of benefits represents 35% of an employee's overall total compensation. View more information about our benefits here.

Requirements

Education Requirements

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA).
• Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Medical Assistant I, Certified: Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant II, Certified: Possess at least one year of full-time experience as a Credentialed Medical Assistant. Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Credentialed Medical Assistant Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview.