Medical Assistant II Certified - PC DOM Clinical Staff

UNC Health Care; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,953 - 36,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentive of $7,500 over three years

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for career advancement

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant II, Certified, to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic setting in Cary, North Carolina. The role involves assisting providers during treatments, performing intake processes, and maintaining exam rooms. Candidates should have Medical Assistant certification, Basic Life Support certification, and at least one year of full-time experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a large, inclusive health care network.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant by an accredited organization is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification from AHA or ARC is essential.
• At least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect vital signs and patient history during intake process.
• Assist the provider during treatments and examinations.
• Administer medications and perform tests under provider direction.
• Prepare and maintain exam and treatment rooms.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (EMR documentation)

Education

Medical Assisting program (preferred)

Job 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.

This position qualifies for a commitment incentive of $7,500 paid in equal installments over a three-year period.

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

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 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: PC DOM Clinical Staff

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $18.84 - $26.77 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.

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.