Medical Assistant Atrium Health Rock Hill Orthopedic Services FT

Advocate Aurora Health • Rock Hill, SC

113d • $22 - $33

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. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, following patient intake procedures, checking vital signs, assisting with medication history, performing point of care testing, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• National Certification Medical Association.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for various patient populations.
• Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.
• Follows patient intake/rooming procedures.
• May include medication administration, including injections.
• Check vital signs, height, and weight.
• Assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list.
• Assist with health maintenance requirements.
• Perform Point of Care testing per standing order or provider order.
• Utilize standard precautions and comply with relevant policies and regulations.
• Report patient's condition and reactions to the provider.
• Assist with patient inquiries for prescription refills and appointment scheduling.
• Participate in electronic documentation of care.
• Complete CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and diagnostic testing.
• Perform venipuncture and assist with specimen collection.
• Monitor inventory and stock medications and emergency equipment.
• Ensure all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged.

Benefits

• 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