UNC Health
Medical Assistant III Certified - Cardiology Clinic at Eastowne
UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Medical Assistant III Certified - Cardiology Clinic at Eastowne
Join UNC Health as a Medical Assistant III, Certified in our Cardiology Clinic in Eastowne.
Commitment incentive:
$7,500 paid over three years in three installments (12, 24, and 36 months). The incentive is taxable income and will be deposited directly into your paycheck.
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.
Summary The Medical Assistant III, Certified provides advanced clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members. The role works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.
Responsibilities
Perform rooming and intake, collecting vital signs, height, weight, and reason for visit data.
Collect patient and family medical and social history.
Review medication list, allergies, and preferred pharmacy; administer medications.
Assist the provider during treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
Perform EKGs, eye exams, and assist with advanced procedures under provider direction.
Review patient record to determine required routine health screenings.
Ensure exam and procedure rooms contain appropriate supplies and that equipment, forms, and educational materials are available.
Provide patients with after‑visit, follow‑up or procedural instructions and educational materials.
Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam and treatment rooms; clean and sterilize instruments.
Order clinic supplies.
Assist with patient registration, check‑in/check‑out, appointment scheduling, test scheduling, and referrals; answer clinic telephone and assist in‑basket under provider or nurse direction.
Assist in emergencies as directed by provider or nurse.
Assist the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.
Perform clinic quality or safety roles (e.g., safety coordinator, medication audit).
Maintain clinic quality databases or registries such as immunization registry.
Act as subject‑matter expert or resource for departmental business unit, answer questions, resolve issues, and recommend improvements.
Act as communications point of contact: participate in staff meetings and huddles, provide status updates, and disseminate information.
Serve as point of contact for scheduling/triage: coordinate coverage, notify staff, and triage assignments based on coverage needs.
Interview and orient new employees, attend HFE training, participate in hiring decisions, preteach orientation, track progress, and train other medical assistants.
Education Requirements
None required if other qualifications are met.
Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA.
Basic Life Support certification from AHA or ARC.
Professional Experience Requirements
At least three years’ experience as a medical assistant.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage positively with patients and families and 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 Cardiology at ET
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Salary Range: $19.59 – $27.84 per hour (Hiring Range)
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location: 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 you are currently an employee of another North Carolina agency and participating in TSERS or the ORP, you may 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. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity.
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Commitment incentive:
$7,500 paid over three years in three installments (12, 24, and 36 months). The incentive is taxable income and will be deposited directly into your paycheck.
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.
Summary The Medical Assistant III, Certified provides advanced clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members. The role works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.
Responsibilities
Perform rooming and intake, collecting vital signs, height, weight, and reason for visit data.
Collect patient and family medical and social history.
Review medication list, allergies, and preferred pharmacy; administer medications.
Assist the provider during treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
Perform EKGs, eye exams, and assist with advanced procedures under provider direction.
Review patient record to determine required routine health screenings.
Ensure exam and procedure rooms contain appropriate supplies and that equipment, forms, and educational materials are available.
Provide patients with after‑visit, follow‑up or procedural instructions and educational materials.
Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam and treatment rooms; clean and sterilize instruments.
Order clinic supplies.
Assist with patient registration, check‑in/check‑out, appointment scheduling, test scheduling, and referrals; answer clinic telephone and assist in‑basket under provider or nurse direction.
Assist in emergencies as directed by provider or nurse.
Assist the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.
Perform clinic quality or safety roles (e.g., safety coordinator, medication audit).
Maintain clinic quality databases or registries such as immunization registry.
Act as subject‑matter expert or resource for departmental business unit, answer questions, resolve issues, and recommend improvements.
Act as communications point of contact: participate in staff meetings and huddles, provide status updates, and disseminate information.
Serve as point of contact for scheduling/triage: coordinate coverage, notify staff, and triage assignments based on coverage needs.
Interview and orient new employees, attend HFE training, participate in hiring decisions, preteach orientation, track progress, and train other medical assistants.
Education Requirements
None required if other qualifications are met.
Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA.
Basic Life Support certification from AHA or ARC.
Professional Experience Requirements
At least three years’ experience as a medical assistant.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage positively with patients and families and 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 Cardiology at ET
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Salary Range: $19.59 – $27.84 per hour (Hiring Range)
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location: 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 you are currently an employee of another North Carolina agency and participating in TSERS or the ORP, you may 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. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity.
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