Medical Assistant - Atrium Health Weight Management FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Medical Assistant position is with Atrium Health Weight Management in Charlotte, NC. The role involves adhering to the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following all policies and procedures, and maintaining training and competency. Responsibilities include performing rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings. The Medical Assistant will assist providers with procedures, perform lab-related duties including venipuncture and specimen collection, and conduct Point of Care testing. They will also administer medications and vaccines safely, complete clinical laboratory tests according to CLIA standards, and perform other duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, and patient messaging. The position requires cross-training for duties relevant to the specialty or clinic practice, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork, and maintaining a clean and stocked work environment. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development principles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Nice To Haves

• For IL/WI Divisions: 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• For Floyd & Navicent: 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Allied Health (AAH), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Health Career Association (NHA), (MCMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.).
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking.
• Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order.
• Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

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
• Sign-on Bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED