Medical Assistant Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Waxhaw Clinic FT

Advocate Health • Matthews, NC

5d • $23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support in a pulmonary and sleep medicine clinic. The role follows the Medical Assistant scope of practice and applicable policies, maintains specialty training and competency, and provides age-appropriate patient care. Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting clinical information, assisting with procedures, performing laboratory tasks, administering medications and vaccines, and supporting clinic operations. The position requires effective communication and teamwork, maintaining a clean and well-stocked work area, and may include training and onboarding teammates or serving as a role champion or committee member.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Friday. The position is sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility. The listed pay range is $22.90–$34.35.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured clinical military training documented by DD214 or EMT qualification for the Greater Charlotte requirements. Other listed regional requirements may allow an 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.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required for Greater Charlotte; some other divisions require obtaining BLS within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Recognized or certified CMA or RMA credential from an organization listed in the job posting, with accepted credentialing organizations varying by division.
• 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 competency is demonstrated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with patients, teammates, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using email, and exposure to electronic medical records.
• 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 during 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 a patient cannot assist, when available.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Ability to work with frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and blood and body fluids, and to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within one year in select areas.
• For Wake Forest requirements, professional practice advancement through professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, SPICE, or OSHA/IP certificate-holder duties, and achievement of six points from the additional market responsibilities list.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following policies and procedures and maintaining training and competency relevant to the specialty.
• Perform rooming and visit tasks, including taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
• Assist providers with procedures or perform procedures as ordered.
• Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection and handling, preparing lab orders or requisitions, tracking results, and performing point-of-care and other approved testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
• Safely administer medications and vaccines in accordance with the rights of medication administration.
• Perform additional duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, ordering medications and supplies, scheduling appointments, and making referrals.
• Communicate effectively and promptly, work as part of a team, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment and ensure supplies and equipment are functional and appropriately stocked.
• May assist with training and onboarding teammates and may serve as a role champion or committee member.
• Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients.

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.
• Competitive compensation, potential premium and incentive pay for eligible positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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