Medical Assistant Apprentice Non Certified - Cary Othopedics

Description

Work Location : Cary Orthopedics (1120 SE Cary Parkway, Cary, NC, 27518)

Hours : Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Start your healthcare career with paid hand on training through UNC Health's Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP)! This full-time, 12-month program combinesup to 2,000 hours of on-the-job trainingwith144 hours of online courseworkto prepare participants for a career as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Apprentices will progress through three learning phases -Administrative Apprentice I, Basic Clinical Apprentice II,andIntermediate Clinical Apprentice III- while working in an outpatient clinic setting.

Upon successful completion, participants are eligible to take theNHA Medical Assistant Certification Examand, once certified, may apply for apermanent Medical Assistant I, Certifiedposition within UNC Health.

Program Highlights :

• Paid, full-time apprenticeship with online and clinical training
• No prior healthcare experience required
• Structured mentorship and professional development
• Certification exam preparation and career placement support

Requirements :

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.

Summary :

This is an entry level position for an enrollee in the UNC Health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP). The medical assistant apprentice is an on-the-job training program designed to teach the new employee routine adminstrative and clinical skills in the outpatient clinic setting. The medical assistant apprentice will provide support to providers and other health care team members. Works under the supervision of an assigned journeymen, and under the general direction of the designated manager / supervisor. The UNC Health MAAP is a training program approved by Appreticenship NC. Employee must meet all terms of MAAP commitment agreement.

Responsibilities :

1. Performs rooming and / or intake process including vital signs, height, weight, and data collection related to patient's reason for visit.

2. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history. Reviews patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.

3. Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy. Administers medications under designated manager / supervisor.

4. Performs tests, for example EKG, eye exams, under designated manager / supervisor. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.

5. Ensures exam / procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit / procedure. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

6. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and / or educational materials as directed.

7. Assists with patient registration, check in / check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under designated manager / supervisor.

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Job Details

Legal Employer : GP2

Entity : UNC Physician Group Practices

Organization Unit : CO Cary

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Salary Range : $17.43 - $24.05 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 : Cary

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.

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.