Medical Assistant II Certified - UNC ENT Smithfield

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. 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 Perform rooming and/or intake process, collecting patient data, including vital signs, height, weight and data related to patient’s reason for visit. Collect patient and family data, including medical and social history. Review patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy. Assist the provider as directed during treatments, examinations and procedures. Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy. Administer medications under the direction of a provider. Perform tests such as EKG and eye exams under the direction of a provider. Review the patient record to determine whether routine health screenings are required. Ensure exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials, available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Provide patients with after‑visit, follow‑up, self‑care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed. Prepare, clean, stock and maintain exam and treatment rooms. Clean and sterilize instruments. Assist with patient registration, check‑in/check‑out, appointment scheduling, scheduling of tests and treatments and referrals. Answer clinic telephone and assist the in‑basket under the direction of a provider or nurse. Assist in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse. Perform additional essential responsibilities such as: precept new medical assistant hires and externs, train other medical assistants in clinic procedures, assist the physician with preventive health measures for a panel of patients, conduct clinic‑based quality or safety roles (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintain immunization or medication registry, perform medication or other required audits), and manage 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 Requires 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 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 / 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: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: UNC Ear Nose Throat at Smithfield 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 of Job: US:NC:Smithfield Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health Care