Medical Assistant I Certified - UNC Primary Care at Freedom Square

UNC Health•Apex, 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. 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 based at UNC Health Primary Care at Freedom Square in Apex, North Carolina. It is an onsite, full-time day job with 40 standard hours per week. The hiring range is $18.48–$25.89 per hour; offers are determined by experience and internal equity. An incentive of $7,500 is paid in equal installments over a three-year period.

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 is strongly preferred, but not required.
Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience is preferred.

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 the provider during treatments, examinations, and procedures as directed.
Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
Administer medications under the direction of a provider.
Perform tests, such as EKGs and eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
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 of 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.