CMA/RMA - Atrium Health South Park Internal Medicine - Full-Time

Advocate Aurora Health • Charlotte, NC

98d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The position is responsible for assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visits, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The role includes assisting with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical records. The candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for a diverse patient population, including newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, as pertinent to the specialty of the office setting.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent clinical experience.
• Recognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by a national organization.

Nice To Haves

• National Certification Medical Association

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of patients.
• 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, and 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 and complies with relevant policies and regulations.
• 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.
• Performs venipuncture and assists with collection of specimens for laboratory testing.
• Responsible for monitoring inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment.
• Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• 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.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED