Medical Assistant Trainee Surg Specialists General

UNC Health; British Woods (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant trainee to join the Caldwell Memorial Hospital outpatient clinic in Lenoir, NC. The role supports providers and the health care team under clinical supervision, with on-the-job training provided.

The position emphasizes rooming, data collection, phlebotomy, patient education and administrative tasks such as registration and scheduling. Candidates should be enrolled in or have completed an accredited medical assisting program and are

Qualifications

• Must obtain Medical Assistant credentials within 18 months of hire date.
• Six months clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and intake with vital signs and data.
• Assists the provider during treatments, examinations and procedures.
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
• Provides post-visit instructions and educational materials.
• Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms.
• Assists with registration, check in/out, appointment scheduling, and referrals.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient data collection

Rooming

Assisting provider

Patient education

Registration

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.

Summary

This is an entry level position for a medical assistant, who has graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, but who has not yet taken a credentialing exam, or who is currently enrolled in a medical assisting program. This also is a transitional position for a person with clinical experience to gain medical assisting experience and become credentialed.

Candidate needs to have an understanding of insurance certification for surgeries and medications. Will train the right candidate

The medical assistant trainee 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

• Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient's reason for visit. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
• Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
• Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
• Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• * None required as long as other position qualifications are met.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• * Must obtain their Medical Assistant credentials within 18 months of hire date.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• * Six months clinical experience preferred.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: UNC Surg Specialists General

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$16.51 - $23.62 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:Lenoir

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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