Medical Assistant, Certified (Outpatient Float Pool) - Per Diem & Full Time

Job ID: 107823 OR 74465 OR 101159 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Facility/Division: UNC Medical Center Status: Per Diem & Full Time Opportunity Shift: Day Job Become 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.
*We're looking to hire Certified* *Medical Assistants to join our Outpatient Float Pool team! We have a full time and per diem opportunity available!* *The per diem position qualifies for a $1,000 commitment incentive, paid in one (1) installment after a six (6) month period of work completed.
* *The full time position qualifies for a $5,000 commitment incentive, paid in six (6) installments over a 3-year period.
Payment is made after each six (6) month period of work is completed.
Learn more about both incentives here*: https://jobs.
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org/pages/unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program The UNC Medical Center Float Pool is a staffing pool for outpatient and procedural areas.
We provide staff for approximately 150 clinics, the majority of which are in Chapel Hill.
Individuals must be willing to commute to Chapel Hill for their shifts.
Schedules are made based on clinic needs, therefore clinic assignments can vary day-to-day, giving you an opportunity to experience a variety of specialties and teams! Our staff is expected to work both on campus (in the hospital) and at off-campus clinics.
*Teammate must be able to commute to Chapel Hill, Cary, Hillsborough, Raleigh, and Durham locations dependent on clinic needs.
* *Full Time position: *The work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm but some 7:00am-3:30pm shifts.
*Per Diem position:* Teammates in these roles do not qualify for PTO, FMLA, or health insurance.
Individuals are expected to work a minimum of 4-eight (8) hour shifts per month and must be available to work at least 1 Monday and 1 Friday per month.
Partial shifts are not available, individuals must be able to work a full 8-hour shift.
We have enough shifts to work as much as 40 hours per week.
*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.
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Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
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Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
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Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
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Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
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Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
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Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
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Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
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Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
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Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
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Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
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Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
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Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
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Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
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Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
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Additional Essential Responsibilities of a Credentialed 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 *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 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 required.
*Professional Experience Requirements:* * *Note : The CMA II position requires at least one year of full-time experience as a Credentialed Medical Assistant.
* * Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Credentialed Medical Assistant Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview.
*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: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH OP Svcs Float Pool Work Type: Per Diem or Full Time Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No *Salary Range: *$18.
20 - $25.
86 per hour *(Hiring Range)* *Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
* This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Per diem Pay: $18.
20 - $25.
86 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * Outpatient Application Question(s): * What is the best phone number and email address to contact you? * Please indicate if you are interested in the full time or per diem opportunity? Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * BLS Certification (Preferred) * CCMA, AAMA, NRCMA, NCMA, or AMT certification (Required) Work Location: In person