Medical Assistant - Atrium Health Carolinas LC Morehead FT

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

10d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a crucial role in direct and indirect patient care within the Thoracic department at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Thoracic: Morehead. This full-time position involves preparing patients for exams and treatments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting providers with procedures. The MA also handles indirect patient care tasks such as ordering tests, communicating results, managing patient messages, providing patient education, and ensuring the medical record is complete and available. Additionally, the role involves documentation in the EMR, completing referrals and requisitions, managing time effectively, and handling telephone communications with a focus on customer service and efficiency. The MA is expected to create and maintain a patient-centered environment and may be involved in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school with a clinical externship for medical assistant training (certification not required), graduate of Dreyer MA Program, OR 2-3 years on-the-job training experience with knowledge of medical terminology.
High school diploma or GED
Good communication skills; both written and verbal.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Basic keyboarding and typing skills.
This position may need to recognize needs and behaviors of age groups of patients treated; in this case, prior experience with such age groups is required
CPR certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
Certification/Registration required. Non-certified MAs must obtain certification or registration within one year of hire with AMG approved certifying bodies.
Must be able to successfully complete clinic-based training for all associates.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Frequent periods of extended standing and sitting.
Possible lifting and assisting of patients.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Administers medications according to approved policy/procedure following protocol or provider order and monitors response.
Consistently demonstrates ability to perform and document accurate vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse (may be apical) respiration, height and weight.
Prepares patients for exams and treatments physically and mentally and monitors their response.
Capable of assisting provider with all procedures and treatments.
Is knowledgeable and able to assist with job duties of other personnel in the department.
Consistently encourages questions from patients and family and offers supervised guidance that fosters compliance guided by the department protocols or provider/nurse instructions.
Consistently orders tests and assists the nurse or provider in communicating results according to department protocol or as ordered by the provider.
Reports abnormal findings, patient complaints, or concerns, to physician or supervisor or nurse when appropriate.
Screens, prioritizes and completes messages, communicating information to patients in a timely manner.
Explains procedures and test results using language appropriate to patient's level of understanding guided by department protocols or provider/nurse instructions.
Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, physicians and external customers by sharing necessary information to ensure continuity of care.
Provides approved written patient education and discharge instructions.
Assists patients in obtaining additional services ordered by the provider prior to leaving the office as part of discharge planning and in setting up referrals for additional care.
Communicates to the provider any delays in obtaining results. The MA will assist in the communication of test results by following the appropriate guideline and procedure for the site.
Makes certain that the medical record and all relevant diagnostic reports are available at the start of the visit.
Quality liaison who actively participates in medical record audits and indicator development.
Creates and maintains an environment that is patient centered as evidenced by availability of same day appointments, future appointments made, referrals made within the group, adherence to test result reporting guidelines, positive patient comments, and high satisfaction scores.
Provides consistent and accurate documentation of patient information, care and concerns in the EMR according to the guidelines provided in the Documentation Policy and as otherwise instructed.
Consistently completes vouchers, referrals and requisitions with all appropriate information including medical record number and services codes or using EMR.
Completes all patient documentation within two full clinic business days after care and/or services have been provided according to the Missing Documentation policy guidelines.
Consistently watchful of patient flow by keeping rooms clean, stocked and available and maintains adequate inventory.
Consistently checks equipment and trays for proper functioning and availability in busy times.
Demonstrates flexibility by performing additional duties under the direction of licensed nursing staff or the provider.
Consistently manages time and demonstrates resource management skills effectively to complete daily activities.
Consistently knows how and when to delegate tasks to others.
Answers the telephone promptly within three rings.
Completes all required customer service training and complies with scripting initiatives.
Displays a courteous, alert and pleasant tone of voice, speaking clearly and in a relaxed manner.
Restates information to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Transfers calls when appropriate, staying on the line and announcing where and why call was transferred. Exceptions to announcing the call would include when transferring to an ACD agent.
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
Promotes same day appointment access and is engaged in achieving visit volume targets.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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