Medical Assistant I Certified

UNC Health; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 24,962 - 35,142; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I, Certified in Mebane, North Carolina. This full-time role involves providing routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting providers during treatment, maintaining treatment rooms, and documenting in electronic medical records. Applicants should have relevant certification and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients. The position offers a salary range of $18.12 - $25.51 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Medical Assistant certification from recognized bodies.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Prior medical assistant or externship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data including vital signs.
• Assist provider during treatments and procedures.
• Ensure exam room is ready for patient visits.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to perform essential functions

Engagement with patients and families

Education

Completion of accredited Medical Assisting program

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Overview

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 data including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to the 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 such as EKG and eye exams under the direction of a provider.
• Reviews the patient record to determine whether the patient requires any routine health screenings.
• Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials ready for use during the 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, 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.

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.

< h3>Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
• Organization Unit: UNC Primary Care at Mebane
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $18.12 - $25.51 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Mebane
• Exempt From Overtime: No

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.