Medical Assistant I Certified - Neurology Clinic

experiencedAlliedHealth; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System is seeking a Medical Assistant I, Certified to support the UNCH Neurology Clinic in Chapel Hill. The role provides routine clinical and administrative support under supervision, handling rooming, data collection, and patient preparation for examinations.

The position requires completing a Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES preferred) and current BLS certification, with prior MA experience or externship recommended. Onsite work with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program preferred but not required.
• Certification in Medical Assisting from AAMA/AMT/NCMA/NCMA or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform rooming and intake, collect vital signs and visit data.
• Collect medical and social history from patients and families.
• Assist provider during treatments and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for testing.
• Administer medications under provider direction and monitor responses.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and ready for visits.

Skills

Patient data collection

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited Medical Assisting program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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

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 Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Neurology Clinic

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $18.48 - $25.89 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:Chapel Hill

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.