Medical Assistant I - Atrium Health Rutherford IM FT

Advocate Health•Forest City, NC

5d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following applicable policies and procedures and maintaining specialty-specific training and competency. The role supports providers and patients through clinical rooming, procedures, laboratory work, medication and vaccine administration, and related practice operations. The Medical Assistant must provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the patient’s individual needs. The position also supports effective communication and teamwork, maintains a clean and well-stocked work environment, and may assist with onboarding and training or serve as a role champion or committee member. The job description notes that other related duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $22.90–$34.35. The posting specifies requirements for multiple Advocate Health divisions; applicable requirements may vary by division.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured clinical military training or EMT education in divisions where accepted. Some divisions allow two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years in lieu of an approved program.
Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required in some divisions; in others, BLS for Healthcare Providers certification must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
CMA or RMA certification or registration from an accepted national organization is required, with the accepted organizations varying by division.
Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment where required.
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after competency is demonstrated.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients, teammates, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using email; exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to patients across the life span.
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 the patient cannot assist, when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and blood and body fluids, and to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow the Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and procedures, and maintain training and competency for the area of specialty.
Perform patient rooming and visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
Assist providers with procedures or perform procedures as ordered.
Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, preparing lab orders and requisitions, and tracking results.
Perform point-of-care testing under standing or provider orders and complete CLIA-approved waived tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
Administer medications and vaccines safely, following the rights of medication administration.
Perform other practice duties as assigned, such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, ordering medications and supplies, scheduling appointments, and referrals.
Communicate effectively and promptly, work as part of a team, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment appropriately; ensure equipment and supplies are working and areas are stocked.
May assist with training and onboarding teammates, serve as a role champion, or participate on a committee.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use protective clothing and equipment as needed.