Medical Assistant-Atrium Health Elizabeth FM PRN

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

1d • $23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following applicable policies and procedures and maintaining specialty-specific training and competency. The role supports providers and patients through visit preparation, clinical procedures, laboratory work, medication and vaccine administration, and related practice operations. The position is PRN, as needed, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is not benefits-eligible according to the posting.

The Medical Assistant must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the life span, using patient-status information to identify age-specific needs and provide care consistent with departmental policies and procedures. The role may also support teammate training, serve as a role champion or committee member, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For the Greater Charlotte and Wake Forest divisions: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, qualifying structured clinical military training documented per DD214 in lieu of a formal program, or EMT qualification.
• For the IL/WI and Floyd & Navicent divisions: completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
• Greater Charlotte: current American Heart Association BLS certification; successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment; and CMA or RMA recognition or certification from one of the listed national organizations.
• Greater Charlotte: successful completion of a system-approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates.
• IL/WI and Floyd & Navicent: AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required; and CMA or RMA certification from one of the listed organizations.
• Wake Forest: current AHA BLS certification; successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment; and the listed Medical Assistant credentials or organizational recognition.
• Wake Forest: demonstrate professional practice advancement through a listed role, credential, or responsibility and achieve six points from the list of additional market responsibilities.
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after competency has been demonstrated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, teammates, and physicians.
• Computer proficiency, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using email, and exposure to electronic medical record 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, use patient-handling equipment and at least one other team member when available.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Responsibilities

• Follow Medical Assistant scope-of-practice requirements, policies, and procedures, and maintain training and competency relevant to the area of specialty.
• Perform rooming and visit tasks, including taking vital signs; reconciling medications; reviewing medical history, health maintenance, and allergies; and completing screenings.
• Assist providers with procedures or perform procedures as ordered.
• Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, preparation of laboratory orders and requisitions, and tracking results.
• Perform point-of-care testing under standing or provider orders and complete CLIA-approved waived tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
• Safely administer medications and vaccines according to the rights of medication administration.
• Perform other assigned 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 a team, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment appropriately; and ensure equipment and supplies are working and areas are stocked.
• Provide age-appropriate care informed by knowledge of growth and development across the life span and departmental policies and procedures.
• May assist with training and onboarding teammates and may serve as a role champion or on a committee.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED