Medical Assistant II Certified

UNC Health•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II, 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. The position includes rooming and intake, collecting patient information, assisting with treatments and procedures, collecting specimens and performing phlebotomy, administering medications, performing provider-directed tests, and supporting patient education and follow-up. It also includes maintaining clinical rooms and instruments, assisting with clinic administrative tasks, and supporting emergency situations as directed. Additional responsibilities for a Certified Medical Assistant II may include precepting and training medical assistants and externs, helping maintain preventive health measures for a patient panel, performing a clinic-based quality or safety role, and managing clinic supply ordering. This is a full-time, onsite, day-job position in Durham, North Carolina, with 40 standard hours per week. The hiring salary range is $19.12–$27.17 per hour; pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

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.
At least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
Demonstrated possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through the application and interview.
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.

Responsibilities

Performs rooming and/or intake, collecting vital signs, height, weight, and data related to the patient’s reason for visit.
Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
Reviews the patient’s current medication list, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
Assists the provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
Performs tests, such as EKGs and eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
Reviews the patient record to determine whether routine health screenings are needed.
Ensures exam and procedure rooms have appropriate supplies, equipment, forms, and educational materials ready for visits and procedures.
Provides patients with after-visit, follow-up, self-care, or procedural instructions and educational materials as directed.
Prepares, cleans, stocks, and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
Assists with patient registration, check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, scheduling tests and treatments, and referrals.
Answers clinic telephone calls and assists with the in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
May precept new medical assistant or credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs.
May train other medical assistants in clinic procedures.
May assist the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.
May perform a clinic-based quality or safety role, such as serving as clinic safety coordinator, maintaining an immunization or medication registry, or performing medication or other required audits.
May manage clinic supply ordering.