Certified/Registered Medical Assistant Resource Team

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time Certified/Registered Medical Assistant position for the Resource Team. The role involves providing care for patients across various age groups (newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) as pertinent to the office setting. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, patient intake, medication administration (including injections), checking vital signs, reviewing medication history, assisting with health maintenance, performing Point of Care testing, utilizing standard precautions, reporting patient conditions, assisting with prescription refills and appointment scheduling, electronic documentation, and completing CLIA-waived laboratory tests. The role also involves performing Quality Control, venipuncture, collecting specimens, completing lab requisitions, monitoring inventory of medications and emergency equipment, and tracking laboratory and diagnostic test results.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Recognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National HealthCareer Association (NHA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).
BLS required per policy guidelines.
Must maintain current certification.
Candidate must possess one of the following: Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; Intermediate EMT or Paramedic Program with 3 years prior clinical experience required; Structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214; Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing; 3 years on the job training and successful completion of Medical Group approved competency assessment.
Family Medicine and Pediatric experience required.
Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of patients, as pertinent to the scope of the specialty of the office setting.
Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.
Follows the patient intake/rooming work in place at the practice.
May include medication administration, including injections.
Check vital signs, height, weight.
May assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list.
May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements.
Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order or provider order.
Utilizes standard precautions, complies with policies and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice.
Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments.
Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed.
Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider.
Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable.
Performs venipuncture.
May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing.
Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up.
Monitors inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment specific to the practice setting.
Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program