Medical Assistant II Certified

UNC Health; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 25,706 - 36,520; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II, Certified, in Clayton, NC. This role involves providing routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic setting. Candidates must have relevant Medical Assistant certification and at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include patient intake, assisting providers, and managing clinic supplies. The position offers full-time hours and a salary range of $18.66 - $26.51 per hour, with the expectation of effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Medical Assistant certification from a recognized body.
• At least one year of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform rooming and intake processes for patients.
• Collect vital signs and medical histories.
• Assist providers during treatments and procedures.
• Manage clinic supply orders and maintain exam rooms.
• Precept new hires and train other medical assistants.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient engagement

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Completion of a Medical Assisting program

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.

Summary

The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting data including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to 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, for example EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
• Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
• Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms 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, and scheduling of tests and 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.
• Additional Essential Responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include:
  • Precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs
  • Trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures
  • Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients
  • Performs clinic based quality or safety role (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication or other required audits)
  • Manages clinic supply ordering

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

• Possess at least one year of full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
• Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview.

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 Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: UNC Primary Care at Clayton
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.66 - $26.51 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:Clayton
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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.