Medical Assistant I Med Grp

Advocate Health • Cartersville, GA

21h • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following applicable policies and procedures and maintaining required training and competency for the specialty area. The role supports providers and clinic operations through patient rooming, clinical procedures, laboratory work, medication and vaccine administration, and related administrative duties. The Medical Assistant cross-trains on specialty- or clinic-relevant duties within scope, communicates effectively with the care team, maintains a clean and properly stocked work environment, and provides care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday. The schedule typically starts at 7:00 a.m. or 7:30 a.m., includes a one-hour lunch, and is an eight-hour workday. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured clinical military training, EMT qualification, or—where specified—two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association is required in some divisions or must be obtained within 45 days in others, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment where specified.
• 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, team members, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using email, and exposure to electronic medical record 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. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, patient-handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member when available.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation ability.
• 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.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and procedures, and maintain training and competency appropriate to the area of specialty.
• Room patients and complete visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
• Assist providers with or perform procedures as ordered.
• Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, lab order and requisition preparation, and results tracking.
• Perform point-of-care testing and CLIA-approved waived tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing according to orders and applicable CLIA standards.
• Administer medications and vaccines safely, following the rights of medication administration.
• Perform other assigned duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross-train to perform duties relevant to the specialty or clinic practice within the Medical Assistant scope.
• Communicate effectively and promptly, work as part of a team, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment appropriately and ensure equipment and supplies are in working order and areas are stocked.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, applying the knowledge and skills described in departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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