Medical Assistant Certified (Per Diem) - UNC Neurology Clinic
Company: UNC Health Care Systems
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000
diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and
well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Medical Assistant, 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 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. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: Requires high school diploma or GED. 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 Healthcareer Association (CCMA) or
National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA). Prefer candidates with current Basic Life Support Certification
from American Heart Association at the time of hire. If selected
candidate does not possess BLS, one must be obtained within 30 days
of hire. Professional Experience Requirements: Prior medical assistant or medical assistant externship
experience preferred. 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 record. Job Details Legal Employer: Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable
Keywords: UNC Health Care Systems, Chapel Hill , Medical Assistant Certified (Per Diem) - UNC Neurology Clinic, Other , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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