Medical Assistant II Certified

Overview Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. 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 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, for example 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/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. 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 role (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits). Manages clinic supply ordering. 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 Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA. Basic Life Support Certification from AHA or ARC required. Professional Experience Requirements At least one year full‑time experience as a Certified Medical Assistant. Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through application and interview. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Requirements Ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 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: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: UNC Primary Care at Mebane Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $18.84 – $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location: US:NC:Mebane Exempt From Overtime: No Employer: 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. For a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr