Medical Assistant II Certified- Cary Hematology Oncology

Description

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• As part of UNC REX Cancer Care, Cary Hematology Oncology Associates offers comprehensive cancer care at six convenient locations across Wake County.
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• Our team is comprised of individuals that deliver exceptional patient care through positivity, compassion, and teamwork and provides an environment that is fun and family oriented.

• Monday‑Friday 8 am – 5 pm
• No weekends
• No holidays

Hematology Oncology Associates – Cary is on Parkway Office Court in Cary, near the intersection of US‑64 and Southeast Cary Parkway. Free parking is available.

At UNC there is opportunity for personal development and growth, including a Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder.

This position qualifies for a $7,500 commitment incentive. More information can be found here: -commitment

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.

• Performs rooming and intake process, collecting 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 example EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
• Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires routine health screenings.
• Ensures exam/procedure rooms contain 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:
  • Precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs.
  • Trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures.
  • Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.
  • Performs clinic‑based quality or safety role (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication or other required audits).
  • Manages clinic supply ordering.

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required.

• Requires Medical Assistant certification by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA).
• Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American…