Medical Assistant I Certified Family Practice Westpointe

UNC Health•Lenoir, NC

2d•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 the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities and under the general direction of the designated manager or supervisor for non-clinical responsibilities. This is a full-time, onsite position in Family Practice Westpointe in Lenoir, North Carolina, with a day schedule and 40 standard hours per week. The listed hiring range is $17.66–$25.39 per hour; pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. The position qualifies for a $5,000 two-year commitment incentive. Medical Assistant certification from an approved certifying organization and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required. A qualifying Medical Assisting program and prior medical assistant or externship experience are preferred but not required.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA (CCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), or NCCT (NCMA).
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
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, including collecting vital signs, height, weight, and information related to the reason for the visit.
Collect patient and family 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 provider direction.
Perform tests such as EKGs and eye exams under provider direction.
Review patient records to determine whether routine health screenings are needed.
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.