Medical Assistant Ambulatory Float Pool Part Time
About The Position
The Ambulatory Float Pool provides staffing support for ambulatory clinics across the entire Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist region. For this position, we are specifically seeking clinical support staff able to support the northwestern areas of the AHWFB ambulatory region (Elkin, Hickory, Mt Airy, Sparta, Statesville, Wilkes, etc.), with coverage needs as far east as the AHWFB Medical Center clinics in Winston-Salem, NC. Clinics provide a variety of care to our patients including primary care/internal medicine, specialty care, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and others. Applicants should have a minimum of two years direct patient care experience.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required
- 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)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
- Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinic or ambulatory care experience preferred.
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within one year for select specialty areas.
Responsibilities
- Support the organization's mission, vision, values, and patient care standards.
- Schedule patient appointments, procedures, surgeries, and hospital admissions as applicable.
- Perform patient intake, including medical history collection, screenings, documentation, and vital signs.
- Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the provider and maintain accurate medication records.
- Collect and process laboratory specimens in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Perform point-of-care testing and screening procedures, including EKGs, hearing, vision, and pulmonary assessments.
- Maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, clinical equipment, and supplies to ensure a safe and efficient patient environment.
- Complete clerical and administrative duties, including answering phones, data entry, insurance form processing, and medical record documentation.
- Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and biohazard handling protocols.
- Accurately document patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
