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Medical Assistant II Certified -UNC Pediatrics in Holly Springs

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

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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

Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting data including vital signs, height, weight, and the patient’s reason for visit.

Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.

Reviews the 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, for example EKG and eye exams, under the direction of a provider.

Reviews the patient record to determine whether routine health screenings are required.

Ensures exam/procedure rooms contain appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials available and ready for use during the visit/procedure.

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, testing, treatment scheduling, 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.

Additional essential responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include: training new medical‑assistant hires and externs, training other medical assistants in clinic procedures, assisting the physician with preventive health measures for a panel of patients, performing clinic‑based quality or safety roles (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, immunization or medication registry maintenance, audits), and managing clinic supply ordering.

Other Information Other information:

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 the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is 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; 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: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNCPN Holly Springs Fam Prac

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

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: US:NC:Holly Springs

Exempt From Overtime: 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity.

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