Medical Assistant I - Atrium Health Levine Children's McAlister Pediatrics FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lincolnton, NC

1d•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 training and competency for the assigned specialty. The role supports providers and clinic operations by completing patient rooming and visit tasks, performing or assisting with ordered procedures, conducting laboratory-related duties and point-of-care testing, and safely administering medications and vaccines. The Medical Assistant communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, providers, and teammates; escalates concerns appropriately; and may be cross-trained to perform other specialty- or clinic-related duties within scope. The role also maintains a clean, well-stocked work environment, ensures instruments and equipment are cleaned and functioning, and provides age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. This is a full-time position at McAlister Pediatrics, scheduled Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For the Greater Charlotte division, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, structured clinical military training documented per DD214, or EMT qualification.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Greater Charlotte division.
Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment for the Greater Charlotte division.
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, teammates, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using electronic mail; exposure to electronic medical record systems.
Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Ability to perform the physical activities described in the posting, including lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance; use patient-handling equipment and another teammate for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed and work around frequent mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Responsibilities

Follow the Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and procedures, and maintain training and competency appropriate to the specialty.
Complete 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 packaging, preparation of laboratory orders or requisitions, and tracking results.
Perform point-of-care testing according to 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 according to the rights of medication administration.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, ordering medications and supplies, scheduling appointments, and referrals.
Cross-train to perform duties relevant to the specialty or clinic within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
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 working and stocked.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and following departmental policies and procedures.