Medical Assistant High Point Quaker Lane OB/GYN

Advocate Health•High Point, NC

12d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant prepares and rooms patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and gathering, documenting, and updating pertinent health information, including chief complaints, allergies, and medications. The role monitors and completes Clinical Integration and Quality Improvement measures and notifies clinicians of opportunities within the Medical Assistant’s scope of practice. The Medical Assistant performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and standard precautions, assists physicians and advanced practice professionals with procedures, and administers routine medications under clinician orders or approved protocols. The role follows through on procedure and test requests, appointments, referrals, and approved care algorithms; directs clinical questions to the appropriate registered nurse or clinician; and communicates information to patients as directed. The Medical Assistant works with the health care team to support clinic flow and provide timely, accurate patient communication. Depending on specialty and demonstrated competency, the position may include additional clinical support tasks such as suture or staple removal, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, and prescription refills under approved protocols and clinical supervision. The Medical Assistant must provide age-appropriate care consistent with departmental policies and procedures. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours may change. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80 per hour, and the position is sign-on bonus eligible.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification from an accepted organization: AAMA (CMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), AMT (RMA), American Allied Health (RMA), NHCWA (NCMSMA), NAHP (NRCMA), or NRMA (NRMA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
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, navigating a Windows operating system, and using electronic mail; exposure to electronic medical record systems.
Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and reaching above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; use patient-handling equipment with another team member, when available, for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and gathering, documenting, and updating pertinent health information.
Monitor and complete Clinical Integration and Quality Improvement measures and notify clinicians of opportunities within scope of practice.
Perform laboratory procedures, including tests and specimen collection, using aseptic technique and infection-control precautions.
Assist physicians and advanced practice professionals with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, and colposcopy.
Administer routine medications under physician or advanced practice professional orders or approved standing orders and protocols.
Follow through on procedure and test requests, care algorithms, appointment changes, and referrals.
Refer questions to registered nurses and physicians or advanced practice clinicians according to scope-of-practice guidelines, and relay information to patients as directed.
Communicate with clinicians and other health care team members to support smooth clinic flow and provide patients with accurate, timely information.
Perform additional basic or advanced clinical support tasks when appropriate to the specialty and demonstrated competency, such as suture and staple removal, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, and protocol-based prescription refills.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus 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
Premium pay for eligible shifts, on-call work, and other circumstances
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Career development programs