Medical Assistant II Certified - Plastic Surgery

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

What We've Done :

The UNC Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has been delivering innovative, patient-centered care since 1962. Over the decades, we have continuously adapted to advancements in the field, ensuring our patients receive the most cutting-edge treatments available. Our surgeons are leaders in their field, committed to excellence and compassionate care.

Join us and contribute to shaping the future of plastic and reconstructive surgery with a team dedicated to improving lives through state-of-the-art care.

Ways to Grow :

• UNC Health offers an advancing career ladder for Medical Assistants
• Starting as a Medical Assistant I, after a years' worth of experience, have the opportunity to be a Medical Assistant II!
• The potential does not end there. Advance even further into our Medical Assistant III role, where you will be leading your team to success

Main Responsiblities :

Incentive :

This position offers a $7500 incentive. To learn more, visit : https : / / jobs.unchealthcare.org / pages / unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program

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 :

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Job Details

Legal Employer : STATE

Entity : UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit : Surgery Plastics Clinic

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Salary Range : $18.66 - $26.51 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 : Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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.