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Medical Assistant II Certified- UNCPN Holly Springs Family Practice

UNC Health, Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States, 27540

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Overview

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. The care team at UNC Family Medicine & Pediatrics at Holly Springs provides high-quality healthcare for your entire family. Our goal is to help our patients achieve optimal well-being through education, anticipatory guidance and strategic medical interventions. Clinic Hours:

7:00am-5:00pm, M-F. Location:

781 Avent Ferry Road Suite 310 Holly Springs, NC 27540 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. Responsibilities

Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting 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. Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy. Assists the provider as directed during treatments, examinations and procedures. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy. Administers medications under the direction of a provider. Performs tests (e.g., EKG, basic eye examinations) under the direction of a provider. Reviews the patient record to determine whether routine health screenings are required. Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials for visits/procedures. 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; cleans and sterilizes instruments. Assists with patient registration, check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests, treatments, and referrals. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse. Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse. May include additional essential responsibilities: precepts new medical assistant hires and externs; trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures; assists the physician with preventive health measures for a patient panel; participates in clinic quality or safety roles and manages clinic supply ordering. Qualifications

Education Requirements

None required as long as other position qualifications are met. Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required. Licensure/Certification Requirements

Requires Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or 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 application and interview. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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 Physicians Network Organization Unit: UNCPN Holly Springs Fam Prac Work Type: Part Time Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00 Salary Range: $18.66 - $26.51 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:Holly Springs 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for 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 to apply for a career opportunity.

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