Medical Assistant II Certified - NC Heart & Vascular

UNC REX Healthcare; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Medical Assistant II, Certified, where you will provide essential clinical and administrative support in a vibrant outpatient clinic. This role emphasizes teamwork and compassion, ensuring exceptional patient care in a family-oriented environment. You will perform vital tasks such as collecting patient data, assisting with examinations, and managing clinic operations. With a commitment to career advancement and an inclusive workplace, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while growing your professional skills. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to join a diverse team, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Family-oriented culture

Commitment incentive of $7,500

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake processes and assist providers during treatments.
• Collect patient data and ensure exam rooms are prepared.
• Assist with patient registration and scheduling.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient engagement

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Medical Assisting program (preferred)

Medical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Description

NC Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team of professionals serving cardiovascular patients in a physician practice setting. Our office is located in Raleigh. The work hours are 40 hours/week M-F 8:00a-4:30p, the office is closed on nights/weekends/holidays. Our team is comprised of individuals that deliver exceptional patient care through positivity, compassion, and teamwork. UNC/Rex offers opportunities for career advancement and provides an environment that is fun and family oriented. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, 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.

This position is eligible for a $7,500 commitment incentive paid out over 3 yrs. More information can be found here: UNC MA Commitment.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting 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, 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.
16. 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 (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits).
• Manages clinic supply ordering.

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:
● 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 REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex NCHV - Raleigh Clinic

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: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 Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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.