DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:This is an entry level position for a medical assistant, who has graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, but who has not yet taken a credentialing exam. This also is a transitional position for an experienced non-credentialed medical assistant, who is eligible to take a credentialing exam. The medical assistant 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 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. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:● High school diploma or general education degree.Licensure/Certification Requirements:● Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.● Must complete credentialing requirements for the Medical Assistant, Certified within 90 days of hire.● Note: Medical Assistants that are hired through an acquisition have 6 months to obtain credentialing from the date of acquisition.Professional Experience Requirements:● None required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:● 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 recordJob DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX HealthcareOrganization Unit: Rex Pain ClinicWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.46 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:RaleighExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis 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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.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.