Medical Assistant Atrium Health Pineville Pain Management FT

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

4d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and/or Advanced Care Practitioners (ACPs) with patient care, intake, documentation, medication and vaccine administration, clerical work, and office organization. The role also assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical records. The position is full-time at Atrium Health Pineville Pain Management, with a weekday schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and no weekends or call. It is sign-on-bonus eligible based on eligibility.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification, which must be maintained.
Ability to speak, read, and write Basic English fluently.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to perform work involving walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch, and manual finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

National Certification Medical Association certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients as appropriate to the specialty and office setting.
Complete pre-visit planning with the provider and care team.
Follow the practice’s patient intake and rooming processes.
Administer medications, including injections, as applicable.
Check patients’ vital signs, height, and weight.
Assist with reviewing medication histories and updating medication lists.
Assist with fulfilling relevant health maintenance requirements.
Perform point-of-care testing according to standing or provider orders.
Follow standard precautions and applicable CHS policies, OSHA standards, CLIA regulations, and standards of other regulatory agencies.
Report patients’ conditions and reactions to providers following procedures, medication administration, or treatments.
Assist with prescription refill inquiries, appointment scheduling, and referral authorizations as needed.
Document care electronically as directed by the provider.
Complete CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
Perform quality control and maintenance for applicable in-office point-of-care lab procedures.
Perform venipuncture and, when required, assist with collecting urine, blood, and other body-fluid specimens for laboratory testing; complete requisitions and prepare specimens for pickup.
Monitor inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications and equipment specific to the practice.
Track and log ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests and ensure results are presented to the provider.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Sign-on bonus eligibility, based on eligibility.
Premium pay such as shift or on-call pay, based on the teammate’s role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.