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Medical Assistant II Certified - Family Medicine and Pediatrics at Holly Springs

UNC Health Care, Holly Springs, NC, United States


Overview
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.

Compensation
Incentive:

$7,500 paid in equal installments over a three‑year period.

Salary Range:

$18.84 - $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Responsibilities

Performs rooming and/or intake processes, collecting patient data including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit.

Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.

Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.

Assists the provider as directed during treatments, examinations and procedures.

Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.

Administers medications under the direction of a provider.

Performs tests such as EKG, eye exams under the direction of a provider.

Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.

Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.

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

Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.

Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

Assists with patient registration, check‑in/check‑out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.

Answers clinic telephone and assists in‑basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.

Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.

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 (e.g., clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication or other required audits).

Manages clinic supply ordering.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

None required as long as other position qualifications are met. Preferred completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, AMT, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA; Basic Life Support Certification from AHA or ARC.

Professional Experience Requirements:

At least one year of full‑time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified. Demonstrate competencies through application and interview.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to perform essential functions, effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage positively with patients and families, teamwork with staff and providers, and computer skills for electronic medical records documentation.

Job Details
Legal Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity:

UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit:

UNC Family Medicine and Pediatrics at Holly Springs

Work Type:

Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week:

40.00

Work Assignment Type:

Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location:

US:NC:Holly Springs

Exempt From Overtime:

No

EEO Statement
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.

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