Medical Assistant II Certified - NC Urology Clayton

Medical Assistant II Certified - NC Urology Clayton

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The Medical Assistant II, Certified 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. This position qualifies for a $7500 commitment incentive paid out in 3 installments over 3 years.

• Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting data, including vital signs, height, weight, and information 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 example EKG and 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.
• Provides patient with after‑visit, follow‑up, self‑care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
• Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists with patient registration, check‑in/check‑out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
• Answers clinic telephone and assists in‑basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
• Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
• Additional essential responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include: precepting new medical assistants/credentialed medical assistants and externs, training other medical assistants in clinic procedures, assisting the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients, performing clinic‑based quality or safety roles (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintaining immunization or medication registry, performing medication or other required audits), and managing clinic supply ordering.

• No academic requirement if other qualifications are met.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.

• Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA.
• Basic Life Support Certification from AHA or ARC required.

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

• 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.

• Legal
  
  Employer:
  
  NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices
• Organization Unit: NC Urology Clayton
• Work Type:
  Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $18.66 - $26.51 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:
  
  Clayton
• Exempt From Overtime:
  Exempt:
  No
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
• UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices