Department

SA Campus Health Services-650001

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

11/14/2022

Application Deadline

01/03/2023

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Medical/Nursing Assistant - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN07

Working Title

Medical Assistant

Position Number

20039077

Vacancy ID

P016444

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

8a-5p Monday, occasional evenings, weekends and holidays

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$31,200 - $52,381

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Gynecology as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic, immunization clinic, and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.

Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.

Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.

Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.

Position Summary

This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus of $2,000 to be paid in two installment:

• $ 1,000 within 30 days of your hire date and
• $ 1,000 12 months after hire date

Provides direct patient care, checks-in patients for clinical visit by obtaining vital signs and other data collection, performs basic lab tests including waived testing and phlebotomy, assists providers with contraceptive and gynecological procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician in a college-health ambulatory care environment. Prepares medications and administers routine immunizations following routine medical assisting techniques and procedures and with a medical provider authorization. Maintains a safe patient care environment, performs routine clerical functions, transports patients, and records pertinent medical health information in the electronic health record.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.)

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

High School graduate. Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program. Six months related clinic/office work experience with experience assisting with GYN procedures.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Graduation from an approved medical assistant program and certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to lift/move over 30 pounds with or without accommodation and transport patients within medical facility.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Overtime occasionally, Shift work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally