Medical Assistant II, Certified - Nephrology at Eastowne

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support nephrology outpatient clinics. You will work under provider supervision to perform routine clinical and administrative tasks, including vitals, data collection, phlebotomy, and patient education.

The role requires MA certification (CMA/RMA) and at least one year of MA experience, with strong teamwork and communication skills. Day schedule, onsite at UNC Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CMA/RMA required.
• One year of full-time Medical Assistant experience.
• MA program completion preferred but not required.
• Certification by AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NRCMA/NCMA required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and intake, collects vitals and basic data.
• Collects patient medical history and social history.
• Reviews medications and allergies; notes preferred pharmacy.
• Assists provider during treatments and examinations.
• Performs phlebotomy as directed.
• Administers medications per provider instruction.
• Conducts tests such as EKG or eye exams.
• Checks patient records for required health screenings.
• Maintains exam rooms with supplies and educational materials.
• Provides post-visit instructions and patient education.
• Prepares and cleans exam/treatment rooms; sterilizes instruments.
• Supports registration, check-in/out, scheduling and referrals.
• Answers clinic calls and triage messages under supervision.
• Assists in emergencies as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

EKGs

Phlebotomy

EHR proficiency

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA)

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited MA program preferred

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

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.

Come join our growing team!

Our mission is to improve the health and lives of patients with kidney disease, and ultimately to find cures for those diseases. Our integrated team of nephrologists, nurse practitioners, clinic nurses and CMAs, nurse coordinators, dialysis nurses, patient care and dialysis technicians, and renal dietitians provide care for patients with a variety of kidney diseases. We offer comprehensive clinical services that are professional and educational in a warm and friendly environment that nurtures relationships lasting a lifetime with our patients. We provide care for adult patients, patients in need of a kidney transplant, and patients with specific conditions like anemia, acute kidney failure, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension. We also have combined clinics with other specialties to manage chronic and complex conditions like glomerular disease and kidney stones. We also provide cutting-edge research and innovative training programs in nephrology.

Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; CMA/RMA required
• Experience in Nephrology or specialty outpatient care preferred
• Skills in vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy
• Proficient with EHR documentation, scheduling, and patient check-in/out
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinic

Schedule and Location:

• Address: 100 Eastowne Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
• Monday-Friday 8a-5p
• No weekends
• No holidays

Commitment incentive:

$7,500 (payable over a three-year period in three (3) equal installments (12 months, 24 months, and 36 months). Payment will be treated as taxable income and directly deposited in your paycheck.

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.

1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and 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 examples 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

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: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Nephrology at ET

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:Chapel Hill

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.