Medical Assistant, Certified

Anacalifornia; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives up to $7,500

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified for multiple locations in North Carolina. Full-time, 36-40 hours/week. Salary is posted with each position. Incentives up to $7,500 are available and benefits total about 35% of compensation.

Education: Medical Assisting program accreditation preferred but not required. Licensure: MA certification from AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NRCMA/NCMA and BLS required. Experience: MA I with externship or preferred; MA II with at least 1 year of full-time credentialed

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.
• Requires Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA.
• Basic Life Support Certification (AHA or ARC) required.
• Medical Assistant I, Certified: prior MA experience preferred; Medical Assistant II, Certified: at least one year of full-time MA experience.

Skills

Credentialed MA

BLS Certification

Education

Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES) preferred

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.