Medical Assistant - Charlotte, NC (Uptown)
About The Position
Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join its care team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Medical Assistant works closely with a primary care physician to deliver patient care and an exceptional guest experience. In Marathon Health’s care model, the role spans both medical reception and clinical responsibilities. The position is based at the health center at 901 E 4th Street, Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28204. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The pay range is $21.00–$25.00 per hour; the actual offer may vary based on geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant; experience in primary care is preferred. The experience requirement may vary based on clinic needs.
- Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or another related program.
- National or state-specific MA certification or registration is required for employment in states where certification or registration is required.
- CPR/BLS certification is required by the start date.
Nice To Haves
- National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
- Primary care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked.
- Review previous medical information and gather relevant updated health information from patients for the provider.
- Take vital signs, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, assist with procedures, and work with contracted labs on additional tests.
- Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes at the direction of and upon written order from the provider.
- Partner with care-team members to develop individual patient plans of care, including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
- Perform front desk duties, including patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits, referrals and other care outside the clinic, and patient check-in and check-out.
- Record accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines.
- Process test results and provide patients with timely results by e-message, mail, or phone, as directed in written instructions from the provider.
- Participate in patient outreach to drive engagement among eligible patient groups.
- Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits that start on the first day of the month after the start date.
- 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays.
- No out-of-pocket cost for scrubs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
