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Certified Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Clinic
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,347 / year median in North Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is the front line of clinical care in our urgent care clinics. The CMA interviews and initiates care for patients who visit our clinics and plays key roles in the care provided, up to and including specimen collection and delivery of test results.Responsibilities:
- Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness (HPI), medication reconciliation, history of allergies.
- Performs vital sign measurement and any standard testing per clinic procedures
- Coordinates and performs follow-on procedures as directed by a provider, including but not limited to onsite testing, specimen collection, and wound care.
- Assists with provider-performed procedures such as suture application or splints
- Communicates with patients in a timely and effective manner regarding their care. Notifies patients of test and lab results. Patiently and clearly explains practice policies and procedures using cultural competency and active listening.
- Documents care into electronic medical recordkeeping system (EMR). Ensures completion of necessary documentation and forms.
- Collects and prepares testing specimens as needed for transport to offsite laboratory.
- Maintains and monitors consumable supplies and medications for effective ongoing clinical operations.
- Promotes a safe, clean and secure clinical environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.
PARDEE Other information:
Required:
- Must hold a current Medical Assistant certification.
- BLS certification
- Position will require the ability to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate clinical area actively throughout work.
Preferred:
- Prior work experience in a clinical setting.