Advocate Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, structured clinical military training documented per DD214 in lieu of a formal Medical Assistant program, or EMT qualification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment.
• Demonstrate professional practice advancement through professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, or SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate-holder status for the unit.
• Achieve 6 points from the list of additional market responsibilities.
• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
• 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, teammates, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using electronic mail; 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; use patient-handling equipment with another team member when available 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 and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable scope-of-practice requirements, policies and procedures, and maintain training and competency for the area of specialty.
• Perform rooming and visit tasks, including taking vital signs; reconciling medications; reviewing medical history, health maintenance, and allergies; and completing 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, and tracking results.
• Perform point-of-care testing according to standing or provider orders and complete CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA standards.
• Administer medications and vaccines safely using the rights of medication administration.
• Perform other assigned duties, such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication and supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Communicate effectively and promptly, work as part of a team, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment appropriately; ensure equipment and supplies are in working order; and keep areas stocked.
• May assist with training and onboarding other teammates.
• May serve as a role champion or participate on a committee.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assessing and interpreting information to identify age-specific care needs.

Benefits

• 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 or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.