Medical Assistant I Certified -UNC Pediatrics at cary

UNC Health; United States; Vor Ort; USD 24.962 - 35.142; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Commitment Incentive of $7,500

Zusammenfassung

A major healthcare provider in Cary, North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its pediatric practice. This full-time position offers a predictable weekday schedule with no holidays, and an environment focused on patient care. Responsibilities include conducting patient intake, assisting during treatments, and maintaining treatment rooms. Ideal candidates are certified with effective communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. Competitive compensation includes a $7,500 commitment incentive.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to perform essential functions of a Medical Assistant effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families.
• Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform intake process and collect patient data.
• Assist the provider during treatments and procedures.
• Administer medications under the direction of a provider.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Ability to document in an electronic medical record

Ausbildung

Completion of a Medical Assisting program

Medical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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. UNC Pediatrics at Cary is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our growing pediatric practice. This position offers a supportive team environment, a predictable weekday schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care.

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 (e.g., EKG, eye exams) under the direction of a provider.
• Reviews the patient record to determine whether routine health screenings are required.
• Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, and educational materials are available and ready for use during 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, testing, 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.

Schedule & Location

• Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• No holidays
• Saturday hours available on a rotating basis
• Location: This position will cover two locations in Cary and Apex

Compensation & Incentives

$7,500 Commitment Incentive Eligible Medical Assistants may receive a $7,500 incentive paid over a 3-year commitment.

Qualifications

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.

• Education Requirements
  • None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
  • Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements
  • Requires Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA.
  • Basic Life Support Certification from AHA or ARC is required.
• Professional Experience Requirements
  • Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • 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 Health Medical Group
  Organization Unit: UNC Pediatrics at Cary
  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: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 Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

  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.

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