Medical Assistant Non Certified - NC Heart & Vascular Raleigh

Location: Raleigh

Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Job Summary
This is an entry level position for a medical assistant, who has graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, but who has not yet taken a credentialing exam. This also is a transitional position for an experienced non-credentialed medical assistant, who is eligible to take a credentialing exam. The medical assistant provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting.

Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.

Description Of

Job Responsibilities

Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient's reason for visit.

Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history. Reviews 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, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.

Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.

Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

None required as long as all other position requirements are met.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required. Must complete credentialing requirements for the Medical Assistant, Certified within 90 days of hire.

Note:

Medical Assistants that are hired through an acquisition have 6 months to obtain credentialing from the date of acquisition.

Professional Experience Requirements:
None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record

Additional Information

Disclaimer: This job profile is intended to provide a representation of responsibilities required. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this profile.

Physical & Mental Requirements:
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Job Details
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Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: NCHV Raleigh

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.66 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

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