Medical Assistant I Certified

UNC Health Care; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is hiring a Medical Assistant I, Certified for an outpatient clinic. The role provides routine clinical and administrative support under supervision. Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting vital signs and histories, assisting with procedures, phlebotomy, medications administration, and maintaining exam rooms.

Preferred completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program and MA certification; BLS required. Prior MA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program is strongly preferred but not required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant from AAMA/AMT/NCMA/NCCT/CCMA is required or pursued.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA/ARC required.
• Experience with outpatient clinic workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and intake, records vital signs, height, weight, and visit data.
• Collects patient history and current medications.
• Reviews medications and allergies; notes preferred pharmacy.
• Assists providers during exams and procedures.
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
• Administers medications as directed by a provider.
• Performs tests such as EKGs and basic eye exams under supervision.
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked and clean.
• Provides patient instructions and education post-visit.
• Assists with registration, check-in/out, and scheduling.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Clinical support

Patient education

Team communication

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited MA program

Medical Assistant certification (AAMA/AMT/NCMA/NCCT/AMT)

Tools

EMR software

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Description

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

Summary

The Medical Assistant I, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. The Medical Assistant I, Certified works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor for non-clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient's reason for visit.
• Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
• Reviews patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
• Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
• Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
• Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
• Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
• Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
• Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
• Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
• Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.

Other Information

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:

• Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers.
• Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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