UNC Health Care: Medical Assistant I Certified - Unc Internal Medicine At Goldsboro

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Wilson
Posted on: October 11, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionThe Medical Assistant I Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. The Medical Assistant I Certified works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor for non-clinical responsibilities.Description of Job Responsibilities: 1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patients reason for visit. 2. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history. 3. Reviews patients 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.QualificationsRequires high school diploma or equivalent.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.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.by Jobble

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