Certified Medical Assistant-Case Management

Description

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.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:

Plans schedule and organizes patient care in mobile clinic setting. Assist nurses and physicians with procedures. Performs general office duties. Connects patients with resources to maintain health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

1. Displays a professional manner and image. Demonstrates initiative and responsibility. Works as a member of the health care team. Prioritize and performs multiple tasks. Treats all patients with compassion and empathy. Adapts communications to individual's ability to understand.
   
   
2. Supports existing health services; provides integrated health services in partnership with other health professionals; extends access to health services delivery in underserved and general populations, including primary care, public health, disease management, prevention and wellness, mental health, and dental health; and performs other duties as required.
   
3. Uses professional telephone techniques. Practices institutions attendance policies. Makes every attempt to work as requested during unusual circumstances or natural disasters.
   
4. Prepare and maintain medical records. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. Perform inventory of supplies and equipment. Independently schedules appointments. Files daily medical charts.
   
5. Accurately dictates telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy. Coordinates patients' referrals and follow-up visits per physicians' instructions. Assists physicians with receiving any further needed patient records. Identifies potential changes/needs in physician's schedule.
   
6. Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control. Collects and processes specimens. Obtains patient history and vital signs. Setup/clean patient rooms. Prepare patient for examination, procedures, and treatments. Coordinate patient care information with other health care providers. Documents according to policy.

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of NC Standard Core Competency training for Community Health Workers within 6 months of hire

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Certified Medical Assistant
• BLS
• Community Health Worker Certification within 6 months of hire

Professional Experience Requirements:

• 2 years in the Healthcare/Medical - Certified Medical Technician (CMT)

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Case Management

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No