UNC Health · 8 hours ago
Medical Assistant I Certified Robbins Internal
Lenoir, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.03/hr - $23.05/hrUNC Health is an inclusive organization dedicated to improving health and well-being in the communities it serves. The Medical Assistant I, Certified provides essential clinical and administrative support in an outpatient clinic, working under the supervision of healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
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Responsibilities
Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and 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 examples 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship experience preferred
Benefits
$1,000 sign-on bonus
$5,000 Commitment incentive
Company
UNC Health
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Ellington
President UNC Health Care - Network Hospitals and EVP CFO UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill
Jeff Lindsay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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