Medical Assistant I, Certified - UNC Family Medicine at Durham

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

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Durham is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I to provide clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. The role involves patient intake, assisting healthcare providers, and maintaining the clinic environment.

Ideal candidates will have Medical Assistant certification, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This full-time position will require working 40 hours per week in a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program is preferred.
• Prior medical assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake processes and collect vital signs.
• Assist the provider during treatments and procedures.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Prepare and maintain the examination rooms.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills for EMR documentation

Education

Completion of a Medical Assisting program

Medical Assistant certification by AAMA/AMT

Basic Life Support Certification

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.

About our practice: Top‑ranked in the nation, The UNC Family Medicine Center provides patient‑centered primary care, conducts groundbreaking research, cares for communities and trains the best and brightest young doctors and primary care providers. We provide full‑scope patient care for babies, children, adolescents and adults throughout the life cycles, including maternity care. We offer extensive services for physical health, emotional wellbeing, nutrition and acute care, including sports medicine. Our three locations are the UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill (central location with an urgent care clinic), at Durham (Mayfair St), Carraway Village, and at South Durham (Fayetteville Rd). We proudly serve our diverse UNC community and all people of North Carolina. Learn more at: uncfamilymedicine.org

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 role 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 patient requires routine health screenings.
• Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies and equipment, forms and educational materials available and 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, scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
• Answers clinic telephone calls 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 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 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 the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required.

Professional Experience Requirements: Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/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: Family Medicine Durham

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:Durham

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. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.