Medical Assistant II Certified - UNC Health Complete Care

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks an experienced Medical Assistant II, Certified to provide routine clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic. Under the supervision of the provider, you will assist with patient care, data collection, and workflow coordination.

Requires MA certification from AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA and BLS. At least one year of experience and strong communication/EMR skills are essential.

Formación

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program is strongly preferred but not required.
• Certification by AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC is required.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience as Medical Assistant, Certified.
• Proficient computer use to document information in the EMR.

Responsabilidades

• Rooming/intake including vital signs and reason for visit.
• Collect patient data including medical and social history.
• Review medications and allergies and preferred pharmacy.
• Assist the provider during treatments, exams and procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
• Administer medications under provider supervision.
• Perform tests such as EKGs and eye exams as directed.
• Review records for routine health screenings and reminders.
• Maintain exam/treatment rooms with supplies and safety materials.
• Provide after-visit, self-care, and educational instructions.
• Prepare, stock and clean exam rooms; sterilize instruments.
• Assist with patient registration, check-in/out, scheduling and referrals.
• Answer clinic calls and manage in-basket under supervision.
• Assist in emergencies as directed.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

EMR documentation

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Medical Assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES preferred)

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

• 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

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: UNCH CC

Entity: UNC Health Complete Care

Organization Unit: UNC Health Complete Care - 109 Airport

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$17.66 - $25.39 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:Kinston

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.