Medical Assistant II Hematology and Oncology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • High Point, NC

2d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Credentialed Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) looking to make a significant impact on patient care? Look no further than Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. We are thrilled to invite talented CMAs to become an integral part of our renowned healthcare team, where cutting-edge medical advancements meet unwavering patient-centered care. Join our team and make a significant impact on patient care while advancing your career in a collaborative and dynamic academic learning healthcare environment!

This position is for our Hematology/Oncology outpatient clinic. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team and multiple providers to deliver comprehensive care to our patients.

As a CMA II, your job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Exemplify caring and compassionate customer service to create an excellent patient experience
Provide exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients and families in a wide variety of sensitive situations
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decisive judgment in an often-hectic environment and possess the ability to work cohesively on a team and independently
Interview and record patients' medical information and measure their vital signs,
Updates health maintenance at patient visit, accurately identifies medication changes and updates allergy information at each visit
Utilizes standard precautions, complies with policies and other Regulatory Agency standards
Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards
Conduct Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable
Responsible for the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
Lead lower-level staff by providing direction and training
Collect, prepare and log blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens.
Ensures ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the care team is presented with test results
Function as an EMR super user
Complete all annual in-service, education and/or training required to maintain professional standards
Complete annual unit-based project
Overall, your contributions to the healthcare team will enhance patient experience and support the Medical Center's mission and values!

Requirements

• Must have a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations REQUIRED: CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA) NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT). RMA from American Allied Health NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA) NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from American Heart Association and American Red Cross
• Achieves at least 6 points from the following areas: Prepare and assist with in-office procedures (examples: IUD insertion, colposcopy, LEEP, cystoscopy, vasectomy, biopsy, rhinoscopy, US guided procedures, Lumbar punctures, paracentesis, etc.).
• Sample Medication management
• Management of processes (one point per process): Telehealth/Video encounters, Surgery scheduling, medication ordering, supply ordering, schedule management, sterile supply management, Prior Authorizations, Referral management, Infusion scheduling & coordination, Managing DME (durable medical equipment); Uploading patient physiologic data.
• Disease specific or age specific screening tools: Developmental pediatrics, nutritional assessments, MOCA, memory screenings for geriatrics.
• In-basket message management routinely.
• High Level disinfection: Instrument cleaning and scope processing.
• Phlebotomy, capillary samples, heel sticks.
• Insertion/removal/management of urinary control devices: indwelling catheter, In & Out, Bladder scan, Uroflow/PVR.
• Wound Care: Suture/Staple removal, Sterile dressing, Foot Exam.
• Local anesthetic administration (competency in specific locations—approved by the CNO).
• Multispecialty – holds competency to float to 2 or more specialties. This means to fully function in all those areas, not just floating for coverage.
• Fully cross-trained for front desk activities.
• Respiratory functions: Spirometry, peak flow, nebulizer, pulmonary function tests.
• Fibroscan
• Ear lavage
• Urine drug screens
• Immunizations or intradermal injections.
• EKG, Ziopatch
• Vision Screening: Snellen charts, Titmus exam, stereopsis, color blind testing OR Hearing screening: audiometry, Tympanometry, Otoacoustic emissions

Responsibilities

• Exemplify caring and compassionate customer service to create an excellent patient experience
• Provide exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients and families in a wide variety of sensitive situations
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decisive judgment in an often-hectic environment and possess the ability to work cohesively on a team and independently
• Interview and record patients' medical information and measure their vital signs
• Updates health maintenance at patient visit, accurately identifies medication changes and updates allergy information at each visit
• Utilizes standard precautions, complies with policies and other Regulatory Agency standards
• Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards
• Conduct Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable
• Responsible for the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
• Lead lower-level staff by providing direction and training
• Collect, prepare and log blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens.
• Ensures ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the care team is presented with test results
• Function as an EMR super user
• Complete all annual in-service, education and/or training required to maintain professional standards
• Complete annual unit-based project

Benefits

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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