Medical Assistant I, Certified - Endocrinology Clinic at Eastowne

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center at Eastowne is a specialty clinic evaluating and treating conditions related to hormone-producing glands. The clinic cares for patients with endocrine conditions including diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, parathyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and tumors or cancers of the endocrine glands. It also provides gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender and non-binary adults. The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care in the Endocrinology Clinic, using clinical skills and electronic medical records while working with patients, families, staff, and providers. The position is onsite at 100 Eastowne Drive in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. It is a full-time position with 40 standard hours per week. The hiring salary range is $18.48–$25.89 per hour, with offers determined by experience and internal equity. A $7,500 commitment incentive is payable in three installments at 12, 24, and 36 months and is treated as taxable income.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is listed among the desired qualifications; education requirements state that none are required if other position qualifications are met.
Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA (CCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), or NCCT (NCMA) is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to use a computer to document required information in the electronic medical record.
Strong teamwork and patient-centered care skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinic.

Nice To Haves

Experience in endocrinology or specialty outpatient care.
Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience.
Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
Skills in vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
Proficiency with EHR documentation, scheduling, and patient check-in/check-out.

Responsibilities

Perform the essential functions of the Medical Assistant position.
Engage positively with patients and families and work as a team with staff and providers.
Document required information in the electronic medical record.
Support clinic operations involving patient check-in and check-out and scheduling.
Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy.