Medical Assistant II,Certified - Holly Springs Family Practice Job Holly Springs area,North Carolina USA,Healthcare

Description

The Medical Assistant II, Certified supports outpatient clinical and administrative activities in the UNC Family Medicine & Pediatrics at Holly Springs. Eligible for the Medical Assistant, Certified commitment incentive program ($7,500 paid over a 3-year commitment). Learn more: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The care team at UNC Family Medicine & Pediatrics at Holly Springs provides high-quality healthcare for your entire family. Our goal is to help our patients achieve optimal well-being through education, anticipatory guidance and strategic medical interventions.

Clinic

Hours:

7:00a-5:00p, M-F.

Location:

781 Avent Ferry Road Suite 310 Holly Springs, NC 27540

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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 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 (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication or other required audits);

manages clinic supply ordering.

Education, Licensure, Certifications, and Experience

Education Requirements:

None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either 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 the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through application and interview.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.

Job Details

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Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians…


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