What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant II Certified - McCreary Oncology position at UNC HEALTH?
We are seeking a Medical Assistant I, Certified with the appropriate MA Certification, but will also consider hiring an MA Trainee who will be granted 18 months to obtain their MA certification. To be considered for an MA Trainee role, you must have a high school diploma or GED or be within the final semester of a Medical Assisting Program. You must have six months of clinical experience unless you are a current student within the final semester, or graduate, of an accredited medical assisting program. The MA Trainee is a transitional position for an individual with clinical experience to gain medical assisting experience before certification. The job description and requirements for the Medical Assistant I, Certified role are detailed below.
Medical Assistants for this position may be eligible for our Medical Assistant incentive program. For more information on eligibility and additional information regarding incentive details, please visit our incentive page : https : / / jobs.unchealthcare.org / pages / unc-ma-commitment
Full Time Medical Assist Certified I and II : May qualify for $1,000 sign-on bonus and a $5,000 Commitment incentive.
Full Time Medical Assist Trainees : May qualify for $1500 sign on bonus.
Location : 212 Mulberry St. SSW, Lenoir, NC 28645
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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 :
1. Performs rooming and / or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient's reason for visit.
2. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
3. Reviews patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
4. Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
5. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
6. Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
7. Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
8. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
9. Ensures exam / procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit / procedure.
10. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and / or educational materials as directed.
11. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
12. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
13. Assists with patient registration, check in / check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
14. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
15. Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
16. 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 (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits) -Manages clinic supply ordering
Other Information
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 :
Professional Experience Requirements :
Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements :
Job Details
Legal Employer : NCHEALTH
Entity : Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Organization Unit : McCreary Oncology Rivercrest
Work Type : Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00
Salary Range : $16.81 - $24.16 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type : Onsite
Work Schedule : Day Job
Location of Job : US : NC : Granite Falls
Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d / b / a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and / or to apply for a career opportunity.
Salary : $17 - $24
