Medical Assistant II Certified - UNC Primary Care at Brier Creek

Medical Assistant II Certified - UNC Primary Care at Brier Creek

Join UNC Health as a Medical Assistant II Certified in our Primary Care practice at Brier Creek, North Carolina. This outpatient clinic supports family medicine, women's health, endocrinology, and gynecology services for children and adults.

Location:

10208 Cerny St. Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27617.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• 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, e.g., 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.
• 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, 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/credentialed medical assistant hires and externs; train other medical assistants in clinic procedures; assist the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients; perform clinic‑based quality or safety roles (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintain immunization or medication registry, perform audits); manage clinic supply ordering.

• Education:
  
  Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program is strongly preferred.
• Certification:
  Requires Medical Assistant certification by either AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA. Basic Life Support certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of full‑time experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Skills & Abilities:
  Ability to perform the essential functions of the position; effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage positively with patients and families; work as a team with staff and providers; use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.

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.

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