Medical Assistant I Certified -UNC Pediatrics at Garner

Description

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Why Join Us?

At UNC Pediatrics at Garner, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and compassionate healthcare to a diverse pediatric population - including children with complex chronic conditions and special healthcare needs. As a comprehensive primary care practice, we focus on preventive health, early intervention, and the ongoing management of acute and chronic illnesses.

We offer patient-centered services with same-day appointments, convenient online scheduling, and extended hours to better serve families in our community.

Our Services Include :

Comprehensive well-child visits and routine health assessments

Childhood and adolescent immunizations

Physical examinations for school, sports, and camp participation

Developmental, hearing, and vision screenings

Prompt evaluation and treatment for acute illnesses (same-day sick visits)

Chronic disease management (including asthma, allergies, and pediatric obesity)

Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Schedule Expectations & Location :

• Address : 256 Shenstone Blvd, Garner, NC 27529
• Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
• Occasional Saturday coverage 8am-12pm
• No Holidays
Incentive :
• $7,500
• To learn more, please visit ;https : / / jobs.unchealthcare.org / pages / unc-ma-commitment

Summary :

The 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.

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.

Other Information

Other information :

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Professional Experience Requirements :

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Job Details

Legal Employer : NCHEALTH

Entity : UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit : UNC Pediatrics at Garner

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Salary Range : $17.94 - $25.25 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 : Garner

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

This 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and / or to apply for a career opportunity.