Medical Assistant Atrium Health Women's Care Eastover OB/GYN FT

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

6d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake during office visits, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical work, and environmental and organizational tasks. The role also assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical records. The Medical Assistant provides support for patient populations ranging from newborns through geriatric patients, as pertinent to the office specialty.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification; certification must be maintained.
Must meet one of the following: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; completion of an intermediate EMT or Paramedic program with three years of prior clinical experience; structured clinical military training documented per DD214; graduation from an accredited School of Professional Nursing; or three years of on-the-job training and successful completion of a CHS Medical Group-approved competency assessment.
Recognition or certification as a CMA or RMA by a listed national organization: AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, ARMA, AMT, NAHP, or NRMA.
Ability to speak, read, and write Basic English fluently.
Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch, and manual finger dexterity.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, reach, bend, stoop, push, and pull, and to lift and support up to 35 pounds.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

National Certification Medical Association certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients across applicable age groups, from newborns through geriatric patients.
Complete pre-visit planning with the provider and care team.
Follow the practice’s patient intake and rooming workflow.
Administer medications, including injections, as applicable.
Check vital signs, height, and weight.
Assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication lists.
Assist with applicable health maintenance requirements.
Perform point-of-care testing according to standing orders or provider orders.
Follow standard precautions and comply with applicable organizational policies, OSHA standards, CLIA regulations, and other regulatory standards.
Report patient condition and reactions to the provider after procedures, medication administration, or treatments.
Assist with prescription refill inquiries, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed.
Participate in electronic documentation of care 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 point-of-care in-office laboratory procedures.
Perform venipuncture and, as needed, 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 the provider receives all test results.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility, based on eligibility.
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.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on position.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.