Medical Assistant (MA) One Health Rural Hall Family Medicine FT

Advocate Health•Rural Hall, NC

6d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following applicable policies and procedures and maintaining required training and competency. The role supports providers and patients through visit preparation, clinical procedures, laboratory work, medication and vaccine administration, communication, and practice operations. The position requires care appropriate to the ages served, including applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span and addressing patients’ age-specific needs. The role works 40 hours per week on rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend. This position is sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or qualifying structured military clinical training, EMT training, or verifiable Medical Assistant experience, as applicable to the division.
Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
Current or required-to-be-obtained Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, according to applicable divisional requirements.
CMA or RMA certification or registration from an accepted national organization, according to applicable divisional requirements.
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 demonstrating competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, teammates, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using electronic mail, and 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; use patient-handling equipment and another team member when needed for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform 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 activities or qualifications such as professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, SPICE, or OSHA/IP certificate holder, as applicable to the unit.
Successful completion of a system-approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates, where required.
Achievement of six points from the list of additional market responsibilities, where required.

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, preparation of laboratory orders and requisitions, results tracking, point-of-care testing, and CLIA-approved waived tests in accordance with applicable 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 log completion, patient messaging, medication and supply ordering, appointment scheduling, 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 work areas are stocked.
May assist with training and onboarding teammates.
May serve as a role champion or committee member.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span and following departmental policies and procedures.

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 the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.