Medical Assistant Sports Medicine Prosperity Crossing PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following applicable policies and procedures and maintaining training and competency for the specialty. The role supports sports medicine visits through patient rooming, clinical procedures, laboratory work, point-of-care testing, medication and vaccine administration, and related clinical and administrative tasks. The position also requires age-appropriate care, effective communication and teamwork, and maintenance of a clean, stocked, and safe work environment. This PRN role is scheduled as needed, with hours listed as 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The stated pay range is $22.90–$34.35. The role may assist with training and onboarding teammates and may serve as a role champion or committee member. Advocate Health describes its Total Rewards as including compensation, paid time off, health and welfare benefits, family benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance. Eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, except where the posting allows qualifying structured clinical military training, EMT qualification, or—in specified divisions—two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years in lieu of a program.
Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
Required certification or registration as a CMA or RMA through a recognized organization; the accepted organizations and credentials vary by division.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required in some divisions; in others, it must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment where specified.
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients, teammates, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using email; exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, patient-handling equipment and another team member are expected when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards and wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Structured military training that is clinical in nature, documented per DD214, or EMT qualification may be accepted in lieu of a formal Medical Assistant program in specified divisions.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within one year in select areas.
Professional practice advancement through activities such as professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, or SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder is specified for Wake Forest; six points from additional market responsibilities are also required there.

Responsibilities

Follow the Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and procedures, and maintain specialty-related training and competency while providing patient care.
Perform rooming and visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
Assist providers with or perform ordered procedures.
Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, preparation of lab orders and requisitions, and tracking results.
Perform point-of-care testing according to standing or provider orders.
Complete CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
Administer medications and vaccines safely according to the rights of medication administration.
Perform related duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, medication and supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
Communicate effectively and promptly, work as part of the team, and escalate issues appropriately.
Maintain a clean work environment and ensure instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
Ensure equipment and supplies are in working order and work areas are appropriately stocked.
May assist with training and onboarding other teammates and may serve as a role champion or committee member.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages, using knowledge of growth and development and age-specific needs.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.