Medical Assistant II Certified -Urgent Care Pembroke and Lumberton Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Healthcare

Description

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Position Highlights

Locations:
Pembroke and Lumberton, NC
Status:
Per Diem / Flex Float Pool
Scheduling Commitment:
Minimum of 2 shifts per month

About the Role

Our ideal candidate will have previous Urgent Care experience and a passion for providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care. Members of the UNCPN Float Pool receive comprehensive internal training and the opportunity to work across various clinical environments within the UNC Health system.

This Float Pool operates as a dedicated department within the system, offering flexibility and professional growth. There is also the potential to transition into a permanent vacant position, should that be your choice.

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 patient 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

Other Information Education Requirements

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.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the 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 Red Cross (ARC) required.

Professional Experience Requirements

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

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions…


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