Medical Assistant II Med Grp

Advocate Health•Fort Mill, SC

3d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II provides clinical and administrative support in an obstetrics and gynecology practice. The role follows the Medical Assistant scope of practice, department policies and procedures, and specialty-specific training and competency requirements. The Medical Assistant provides age-appropriate care and applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to identify and meet patients’ needs. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The listed pay range is $22.90–$34.35. The role may assist with training and onboarding teammates and may serve as a role champion or committee member.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured clinical military training documented by DD214, or EMT qualification, depending on division. In some 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 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 accepted credentialing 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 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, using email, 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. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, use patient-handling equipment and another team member when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with 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.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a system-approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates, where applicable.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within one year in select areas.
Professional practice advancement through professional governance, serving as a safety coach or super-user, or holding a vaccine coordinator, SPICE, or OSHA/IP certificate, where applicable.
Achieve six points from the list of additional market responsibilities, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform patient rooming and visit tasks, including taking vital signs; reconciling medications; collecting medical history; reviewing health maintenance and allergies; and conducting 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 tests, and follow CLIA standards for practice-specific diagnostic testing.
Administer medications and vaccines safely in accordance with the rights of medication administration.
Perform other assigned duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory log completion, patient messaging, supply and medication ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
Communicate effectively and promptly, work collaboratively, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain a clean work environment; appropriately clean instruments and equipment; and ensure equipment and supplies are in working order and areas are stocked.
May assist with training and onboarding teammates.
May serve as a role champion or participate on a committee.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development and following departmental policies and procedures.