Medical Assistant II Certified - UNC Family Medicine at Carraway Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Healthcare

Overview

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Who We Are

Top-ranked nationally, The UNC Family Medicine Center offers patient-centered care, conducts groundbreaking research, cares for communities, and trains the brightest young doctors and primary care providers.
We offer comprehensive care for physical health, emotional well-being, nutrition, acute needs, and sports medicine.
We provide full-spectrum patient care for all ages, including maternity services.
We are proud to serve our amazing, diverse UNC community and ALL the people of North Carolina. Learn more at: uncfamilymedicine.org

Schedule & Location

Address: 100 Village Center Dr Suite 1002, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Monday–Friday 8a–5p
No weekends
No holidays

Preferred Experience

Previous Family Medicine experience a plus

Incentive

$7,500
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Summary

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.

Responsibilities

Performs rooming and/or 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 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 may include: precepts new medical assistant hires and externs; trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures; assists the physician with preventive health measures for a patient panel; performs clinic-based quality or safety roles; manages clinic supply ordering.

Other Information Education Requirements

None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

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

Professional Experience Requirements

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
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.

Job Details

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Employer:

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Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit:
Family Medicine Carraway Clinic

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

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