Medical Assistant I Certified

UNC Health•Cary, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 role works under a provider’s clinical supervision for patient-care activities and under the general direction of the designated manager or supervisor for non-clinical responsibilities. The position is full-time, onsite, and scheduled for 40 hours per week on a day schedule at UNC OB-GYN at Panther Creek in Cary, North Carolina.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: 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 the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage positively with patients and families and work as a team with staff and providers.
Ability to use a computer to document required information in the electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience.

Responsibilities

Perform patient rooming and intake, collecting vital signs, height, weight, and information related to the reason for the visit.
Collect patient and family data, including medical and social history.
Review the patient’s current medication list, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
Assist providers during treatments, examinations, and procedures as directed.
Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
Administer medications under a provider’s direction.
Perform tests such as EKGs and eye exams under a provider’s direction.
Review patient records to determine whether routine health screenings are due.
Ensure exam and procedure rooms have appropriate supplies, equipment, forms, and educational materials ready for use.
Provide after-visit, follow-up, self-care, or procedural instructions and educational materials as directed.
Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam and treatment rooms.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Assist with patient registration, check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, scheduling tests and treatments, and referrals.
Answer clinic telephone calls and assist with the in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
Assist in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.