Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title Certified Medical Assistant Position Number 002350 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited No Department Homepage http://www.pediatrics.ecu.edu Advertising Department PEDS-PULMONOLOGY Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title 14106 Medical or Nursing Asst Competency Level 3 - Advanced Working Title Certified Medical Assistant Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $33,540 - $52,144 Anticipated Hiring Range $33,540 - $41,306 Salary Grade Equivalency GN07 Work Schedule M-F Work Hours 8-5 Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff

• Medical Organizational Unit Overview

It is the mission of the Department of Pediatrics, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, to provide exemplary medical education/training of physicians in pediatric medicine at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, it is the mission of the department to provide model comprehensive primary and consultative subspecialty care to children of eastern North Carolina, to advance scientific knowledge through basic and clinical research, and to provide continuing medical education opportunities for physicians in the region.

Job Duties

The Department of Pediatrics is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to work in the Pulmonology clinical area. This position will serve as an extension of the physicians, but report to the Nursing Administrator for Clinical Operations.

This individual will assist with the outpatient health care management of children. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to handle high volumes of phone calls and be able to communicate effectively with patients. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and basic computer skills needed for entering data into the electronic medical record.

Accuracy and attention to detail are important. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate with patients and patient families, as well as with other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities of this position include nursing support, technical assistance, telephone triage, assisting physicians with physical exam (scribe), and other duties which may include explaining medical procedures to patients, assisting with medical claim forms, and giving instructions to patients as instructed by physicians.

The position is instrumental in assisting rooming of patients in exam rooms and to help with clinic flow by improving the turnover of exam rooms by helping providers with obtaining the intake of the patient's medical history, allergies, med review, and med reconciliation. The employee will also work-up patient charts prior to the office visit and handle patient refills, faxes, prep instructions for procedures, and assist with telephone triage. Direct patient care duties may include performing routine treatments under the close supervision of a Professional Nurse or Physician.

Employees may also clean and maintain the patient care environment, perform routine clerical functions, and transport and move patients. The employee will have to obtain and record pertinent health information, maintain patient data and reports, and provide information to individuals and families. Currently, hours of clinic operation are from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a rotating scheduled late day to cover patient care.

CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION - NOT SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL ACT.

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center, which serves as its teaching hospital, as well as the flagship hospital for ECU Health.

Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.

Minimum Education/Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, or certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA.)

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

Depending on candidate qualifications, one of the following will be required:

(1) Contributing: Registered NAI through the NC Department of Health Human Services

(2) Journey: Registered NAII through the NC Board of Nursing

(3) Advanced: Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). If not already certified or registered, please note that certification or registration through the previous mentioned organizations, or a CCMA through the National Healthcareer Association, must be obtained 6 months from your start date for continued employment.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education License or Certification required by the Department

Depending on candidate qualifications, one of the following will be required:

(1) Contributing: Registered NAI through the NC Department of Health Human Services

(2) Journey: Registered NAII through the NC Board of Nursing

(3) Advanced: Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). If not already certified or registered, please note that certification or registration through the previous mentioned organizations, or a CCMA through the National Healthcareer Association, must be obtained 6 months from your start date for continued employment.

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Open Date 06/25/2024 Job Close Date

• Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 07/05/2024 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72150 Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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