Medical Assistant I Certified - General Surgery

UNC Health; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7500

Job summary

UNC Health Care System is seeking a Medical Assistant I, Certified to support outpatient clinics in Hillsborough, NC. The role involves clinical and administrative tasks under supervision, including rooming patients, taking vitals, collecting histories, and assisting in exams.

Qualified candidates will have a CMA certification or be eligible, BLS certification, and experience with EMR systems. This is a full-time onsite position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program strongly preferred but not required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant (AAMA/AMT/NCMA/CCMA) required or eligible to obtain.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and intake, including vital signs and reason for visit.
• Collects patient data and medical history.
• Reviews medications and allergies.
• Assists provider during treatments and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Administers medications per provider directions.
• Performs tests (e.g., EKG) as directed.
• Maintains exam rooms and prepares educational materials.
• Registers patients and assists with scheduling and referrals.
• Answers clinic calls under supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EMR data entry

Teamwork

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or eligible

Tools

EPIC EMR

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.

This position will float between our General Surgery, Bariatric, and Cardiology Department

Location

• 460 Waterstone Drive Hillsborough, NC

Incentive

• $7500

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

1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit.
2. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
3. Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
4. Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
5. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
6. Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
7. Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
8. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
9. Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
10. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
11. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
12. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
13. Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
14. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
15. 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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: HMOB General Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$17.94 - $25.25 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:Hillsborough

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.