UNC Health
Medical Assistant II Certified - UNCFP Med Allergy
UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Medical Assistant II Certified – UNCFP Med Allergy
UNC Health’s clinic follows a patient‑first philosophy that delivers a uniquely personalized experience and consistently high patient satisfaction. The clinic has been recognized as one of the Top 5 UNC clinics for patient satisfaction, and several of its physicians have received the Carolina Care Excellence award for having 100% of surveyed patients recommend them to others.
This position qualifies for a $7,500 commitment incentive paid out over the course of three years.
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 II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health‑care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. This role 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 and vital signs, height, weight, and information related to 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 (e.g., EKG, eye exams) under the direction of a provider.
Reviews the patient record to determine whether the patient requires any routine health screenings.
Ensures the exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms, and educational materials and that they are ready for use during the visit/procedure.
Provides the 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 and treatments, and referrals.
Answers the clinic telephone and assists the 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:
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 roles (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits).
Manages clinic supply ordering.
Education Requirements
No formal education required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by 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
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) 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 the 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: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: UNCFP Med Allergy
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 of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If 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. 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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This position qualifies for a $7,500 commitment incentive paid out over the course of three years.
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 II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health‑care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. This role 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 and vital signs, height, weight, and information related to 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 (e.g., EKG, eye exams) under the direction of a provider.
Reviews the patient record to determine whether the patient requires any routine health screenings.
Ensures the exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms, and educational materials and that they are ready for use during the visit/procedure.
Provides the 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 and treatments, and referrals.
Answers the clinic telephone and assists the 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:
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 roles (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits).
Manages clinic supply ordering.
Education Requirements
No formal education required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by 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
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) 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 the 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: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: UNCFP Med Allergy
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 of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If 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. 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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