Medical Assistant - LCI Rock Hill Onc. FT

Advocate Health•Rock Hill, SC

20h•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows applicable policies and procedures, and maintains specialty-specific training and competency. The role supports providers and patients through rooming, clinical procedures, laboratory work, medication and vaccine administration, and other clinic operations. The Medical Assistant is cross-trained to perform duties relevant to the specialty or clinic within scope, communicates effectively with the care team, and maintains clean, appropriately stocked work areas and equipment. The position requires age-appropriate care informed by knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and by the department’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, structured clinical military training documented per DD214, or EMT qualification for applicable divisions; some divisions also accept an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required in some divisions; in others, BLS for Healthcare Providers certification must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment where required.
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigation in a Windows operating system, and electronic mail, with 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; patient handling equipment and another team member are expected for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and 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.

Nice To Haves

Relevant Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, AAH, NHCWA, NHA, MCMA, NAHP, or NRMA, as applicable to the division.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within one year in select areas.

Responsibilities

Provide care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, follow policies and procedures, and maintain specialty-specific training and competency.
Complete patient 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 and labeling, specimen packing, lab order and requisition preparation, and results tracking.
Perform point-of-care testing and CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with orders and CLIA standards.
Administer medications and vaccines safely according to the rights of medication administration.
Perform additional clinic duties as assigned, such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, medication and supply ordering, scheduling, and referrals.
Cross-train for specialty- or clinic-related duties within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Communicate effectively and promptly, work as part of 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 based on the patient's status and age-specific needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.