Medical Assistant I Piedmont Plaza Family Medicine PRN

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I prepares and rooms patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and gathering, documenting, and updating pertinent health information, including chief complaints, allergies, and medications. The role monitors and completes Clinical Integration and Quality Improvement measures, notifying clinicians of opportunities within the Medical Assistant’s scope of practice. The Medical Assistant performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and standard precautions, assists physicians and advanced practice professionals with clinical procedures, and administers routine medications under clinician orders or approved standing orders and protocols. The position also follows through on procedure and test requests, appointments, referrals, and care algorithms; refers questions to the appropriate clinical staff; and relays information to patients as directed. The Medical Assistant communicates with clinicians, other care team members, and patients to support smooth clinic flow and timely, accurate communication. Depending on specialty and demonstrated competencies, the role may include additional clinical support tasks such as suture or staple removal, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, and prescription refills under approved protocols and clinical supervision. The Medical Assistant must provide age-appropriate care consistent with patient needs and departmental policies and procedures. This is a PRN, part-time position at Piedmont Plaza Family Medicine. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 16 hours per week. Benefits eligibility is listed as “No.” The pay range is $21.85–$32.80.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification from an accepted organization: CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (AMT), RMA (American Allied Health), NCMSMA (NHCWA), NRCMA (NAHP), or NRMA (NRMA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. Patient handling equipment and another team member are expected for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to work around frequent mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards and wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and gathering, documenting, and updating pertinent health information.
Monitor and complete Clinical Integration and Quality Improvement measures and notify clinicians of opportunities within the Medical Assistant’s scope.
Perform laboratory procedures, including tests and specimen collection, using aseptic technique and standard precautions.
Assist physicians and advanced practice professionals with clinical procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, and colposcopy.
Administer routine medications under physician or advanced practice professional orders or approved standing orders and protocols.
Follow through on procedure and test requests, approved care algorithms, appointment changes, and referrals.
Refer questions to registered nurses and physicians or advanced practice clinicians according to scope-of-practice guidelines, and relay information to patients as directed.
Coordinate with clinicians and other members of the health care team to support smooth clinic flow and communicate accurate, timely information to patients.
Perform additional clinical support tasks based on specialty and demonstrated competency, potentially including suture and staple removal, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, and prescription refills under approved protocols.
Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use protective clothing and equipment as needed.