Medical Assistant Trainee Ortho

UNC Health • Lenoir, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position for a medical assistant who has graduated from an accredited medical assisting program but has not yet taken a credentialing exam, or who is currently enrolled in a medical assisting program. It is also a transitional position for someone with clinical experience to gain medical assisting experience and become credentialed. The medical assistant trainee provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other healthcare 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.

Requirements

• Must obtain Medical Assistant credentials within 18 months of hire.
• Six months of clinical experience is preferred.
• The position is intended for candidates who graduated from an accredited medical assisting program but have not yet taken a credentialing exam, candidates currently enrolled in a medical assisting program, or people with clinical experience seeking to gain medical assisting experience and become credentialed.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform rooming and/or intake, collecting vital signs, height, weight, and information related to the patient’s reason for visit.
• Collect patient and family data, including medical and social history.
• Assist the provider as directed during treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy.
• Provide patients with after-visit, follow-up, self-care, or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
• Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain examination and treatment rooms.
• Assist with patient registration, check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed