Medical Assistant I Med Grp

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

10d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following policies and procedures and maintaining training and competency appropriate to the area of specialty. The role supports providers and patients in an Obstetrics/Gynecology practice, performing visit preparation, clinical procedures, laboratory work, medication and vaccine administration, and related administrative tasks. The position requires care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served. The role is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on staffing needs. The listed pay range is $22.90–$34.35. The position requires two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant, along with education, certification, and other qualifications that vary by division. The role involves frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and blood/body-fluid hazards, and requires wearing protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured clinical military training or EMT preparation in applicable divisions; in IL/WI and Floyd & Navicent divisions, two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years may substitute for program completion.
Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification, or certification obtained within 45 days where specified by division, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
CMA or RMA certification or registration from an accepted national organization, with accepted credentials 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 demonstrated competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with patients, teammates, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using email; 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; use patient-handling equipment and another team member when available for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed when exposed to frequent mechanical, electrical, chemical, and blood/body-fluid hazards.
For Wake Forest: PEARS may be required within one year in select areas; professional practice advancement and six points from the list of additional market responsibilities are also specified.

Responsibilities

Perform rooming and visit tasks, including taking vital signs, reconciling medications, obtaining medical history, reviewing health maintenance and allergies, and completing screenings.
Assist providers with procedures or perform procedures as ordered.
Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, preparing laboratory orders and requisitions, and tracking results.
Perform point-of-care testing and CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests in accordance with applicable orders and CLIA standards.
Administer medications and vaccines safely, following the rights of medication administration.
Perform additional duties as assigned, such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication and supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
Communicate effectively and promptly, work collaboratively, and escalate issues appropriately.
Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment appropriately; and ensure equipment and supplies are in working order and areas are stocked.
May assist with training and onboarding other teammates.
May serve as a role champion or participate on a committee.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.