Medical Assistant (MA II) One Health Cornelius OBGYN Extended Care

Advocate Health•Cornelius, NC

22d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA II) supports patient care at the One Health Cornelius OBGYN Extended Care clinic. The role performs clinical and administrative tasks within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows applicable policies and procedures, and maintains specialty-related training and competency. The position requires providing age-appropriate care and applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a rotating schedule covering Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend. 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 or approved Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured clinical military training, EMT training, or—in specified divisions—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 or qualifying Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, as applicable to the division; some divisions require certification within 45 days.
Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by an accepted national organization, as applicable to the division.
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, with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using email, and exposure to electronic medical records 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 a patient cannot assist, when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed and to operate equipment necessary for the job.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within one year in select areas.
Professional practice advancement through activities such as professional governance, serving as a safety coach or super-user, vaccine coordination, or holding a SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate, where applicable.
Successful completion of a system-approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates, where applicable.
Achievement of six points from the list of additional market responsibilities, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform patient rooming and visit tasks, including 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, labeling and packing, preparing lab orders and requisitions, tracking results, and point-of-care testing as ordered.
Complete CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
Administer medications and vaccines safely according to the rights of medication administration.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, ordering medications and supplies, scheduling appointments, and referrals.
Communicate effectively and promptly, work collaboratively, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment appropriately and ensure equipment and supplies are in working order and areas are stocked.
May assist with training and onboarding teammates and may serve as a role champion or committee member.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development and following departmental policies and procedures.