UNC Health Alliance
Medical Assistant II Certified - Endocrinology Clinic at Eastowne
UNC Health Alliance, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Medical Assistant II Certified - Endocrinology Clinic at Eastowne
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This position qualifies for the CMA Commitment Incentive of \$7500 with a 3‑year work commitment. Learn more about our CMA Incentive Program here: jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-ma-commitment
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, collecting data including vital signs, height, weight, and data 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, for example EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
Reviews the patient record to determine whether the patient requires any routine health screenings.
Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during 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, and scheduling of tests and 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.
Additional essential responsibilities include: precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and 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 role (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication or other required audits); manages clinic supply ordering.
Education Requirements
No formal requirement; other qualifications must be 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 one year of full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
Demonstrated possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive engagement with patients and families, and teamwork with staff and providers.
Computer literacy for documenting required information into the electronic medical record.
Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Endocrinology Clinic at ET 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: Chapel Hill, NC 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 their 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' 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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Apply early to be among the first 25 applicants.
This position qualifies for the CMA Commitment Incentive of \$7500 with a 3‑year work commitment. Learn more about our CMA Incentive Program here: jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-ma-commitment
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, collecting data including vital signs, height, weight, and data 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, for example EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
Reviews the patient record to determine whether the patient requires any routine health screenings.
Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during 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, and scheduling of tests and 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.
Additional essential responsibilities include: precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and 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 role (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication or other required audits); manages clinic supply ordering.
Education Requirements
No formal requirement; other qualifications must be 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 one year of full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
Demonstrated possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive engagement with patients and families, and teamwork with staff and providers.
Computer literacy for documenting required information into the electronic medical record.
Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Endocrinology Clinic at ET 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: Chapel Hill, NC 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 their 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' 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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