Medical Assistant I Certified - NCHV Cary

UNC REX Healthcare; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative healthcare facility focused on providing excellent patient care. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting healthcare providers and ensuring patient comfort. This position offers a collaborative environment, with no night or weekend shifts, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. With a commitment incentive of $7,500 over three years, this role not only enhances your career but also offers a rewarding experience in a thriving community. Be part of a diverse organization that values inclusivity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program preferred.
• Requires Medical Assistant certification from recognized associations.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake process and collect patient data.
• Assist provider during treatments and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Life Support

Electronic Medical Record Documentation

Education

Medical Assisting Program

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Description

The NCHV Holly Springs office, operates at a fast pace, and is looking for a Medical Assistant to provide crucial support to both providers and our patient population. This office specializes in the care of complex patients with POTS/Dysautonomia, presenting a challenging and detail-oriented environment. The team operates with a strong sense of collaboration, and our proximity to shopping and restaurants adds to the convenience. The clinic operates from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with no night or weekend shifts, and is closed for holidays. Join our inclusive organization, with over 40,000 diverse employees, all working towards the shared mission of enhancing the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

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.CMA position will primarily support the NCHV Cary clinic. Flexibility needed for potential travel to NCHV Panther Creek, Holly Springs, or Apex to cover teammates on PTO.

This position is eligible for a $7,500 commitment incentive paid out over 3 yrs. More information can be found here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-ma-commitment

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

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: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex NCHV Cary

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:Cary

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

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