UNC Health Care
Medical Assistant II Certified - Infectious Disease.
UNC Health Care, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Description
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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. This position qualifies for a $7,500 commitment incentive paid out in 3 installments over 3 years.
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, eye exams) under the direction of a provider.
Reviews the patient record to determine whether 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/checkout, 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 may include training new Medical Assistants, maintaining preventive health measures, performing clinic quality or safety roles, and managing clinic supply ordering.
Qualifications
Education: Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification: Certified Medical Assistant by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA. Basic Life Support Certification from AHA or ARC required.
Experience: At least one year of full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to perform essential functions of the position; effective communication and interpersonal skills; teamwork with staff and providers; proficiency in documenting into the electronic medical record.
Compensation Salary Range: $18.84 – $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
Work Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Infectious Disease Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh 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.
Equal Opportunity 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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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. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor. This position qualifies for a $7,500 commitment incentive paid out in 3 installments over 3 years.
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, eye exams) under the direction of a provider.
Reviews the patient record to determine whether 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/checkout, 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 may include training new Medical Assistants, maintaining preventive health measures, performing clinic quality or safety roles, and managing clinic supply ordering.
Qualifications
Education: Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification: Certified Medical Assistant by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA. Basic Life Support Certification from AHA or ARC required.
Experience: At least one year of full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to perform essential functions of the position; effective communication and interpersonal skills; teamwork with staff and providers; proficiency in documenting into the electronic medical record.
Compensation Salary Range: $18.84 – $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
Work Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Infectious Disease Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh 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.
Equal Opportunity 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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