Medical Assistant II Certified - NC Heart & Vascular

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 26,339 - 37,429; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentive: $7,500 over 3 yr

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant II, Certified for our outpatient clinic in Raleigh, NC. The role provides routine clinical and administrative support under supervision, with duties ranging from rooming patients to assisting providers and handling phlebotomy.

Eligible candidates must have at least one year of MA experience and hold MA certification from a recognized body; CPR/BLS is required. A $7,500 commitment incentive is offered, paid across three years.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
• Ability to document required information into an electronic medical record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for positive patient engagement.
• Eligibility for Medical Assistant certification from AAMA/AMT/NCMA/NCMA as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect vital signs, height and weight.
• Gather medical and social history from patients and families.
• Review medications and allergies; confirm preferred pharmacy.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens as needed.
• Administer medications under supervision and manage routine tests.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and ready for visits.
• Provide post-visit instructions and educational materials.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

EMR data entry

Patient care

Education

Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Job description

Description

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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.

This position qualifies for a $7,500 commitment incentive paid out in 3 installments over 3 years.

Responsibilities

1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting the 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 example 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, 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.
16. Additional essential responsibilities 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 roles (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: NCHV Capital Heart

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 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:Raleigh

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.

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.