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Medical Assistant I Certified - Knightdale Family Medicine

UNC Health, Knightdale, North Carolina, United States, 27545

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Medical Assistant I Certified - Knightdale Family Medicine Be among the first 25 applicants. This role offers a $7,500 incentive paid in equal installments over a three-year period.

Description 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. Join Knightdale Family Medicine! Make a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of your community.

Why Join Us?

Comprehensive care for families in a friendly, comfortable environment.

Focus on health partnerships with patients, empowering them to take control of their health through education and resources.

Diverse services including:

Diabetes education

Family medicine

Illness care

Immunizations for patients 18 and older

In‑office procedures

Chronic health condition management

Substance Use Disorder and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) management

Nutrition counseling

Physicals

Women’s health

Schedule Expectations & Location

Location: 6905 Knightdale Blvd, Suite 106, Knightdale, NC 27545

Schedule: Monday‑Thursday 7:00 am‑5:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am‑4:00 pm

No weekends

No holidays

Summary The Medical Assistant I, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health‑care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. The Medical Assistant I, Certified works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient‑care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor for non‑clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Performs rooming and intake process, collecting vital signs and patient data for reason of visit.

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

Reviews current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.

Assists provider during treatments, examinations and procedures.

Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.

Administers medications under provider direction.

Performs tests (e.g., EKG, eye exams) under provider direction.

Reviews patient record to determine routine health screenings.

Ensures exam/procedure room has appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials available.

Provides patient with after‑visit instructions and educational materials.

Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.

Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

Assists with registration, check‑in/check‑out, appointment scheduling, tests, treatments and referrals.

Answers clinic phone and assists in‑basket under provider or nurse direction.

Assists in emergency situations as directed by provider or nurse.

Other Information Education Requirements

No specific education required as long as other 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 AHA or ARC required.

Professional Experience Requirements

Prior medical assistant or externship experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

Ability to perform essential functions of the position.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Positive engagement with patients and teams.

Computer proficiency to document into EMR.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: Knightdale Family Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $17.94‑$25.25 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers based on experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location: US:NC:Knightdale

Exempt From Overtime: No

This position is employed by 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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