Medical Assistant I/II Job at Advocate Aurora Health (Charlotte)

Job Description

Responsible for assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record.

Job Responsibility

Pre-visit planning with provider and care team
Follows the patient intake/rooming work in place at the practice
May include medication administration, including injections
Check vital signs, height, and weight
May assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list
May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements
Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order or provider order
Utilizes standard precautions, complies with CHS Policies
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations
and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice
Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments
Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed
Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider
Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable
Performs venipuncture. May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing. Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up
Responsible for monitoring inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment specific to the practice setting
Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT
National Certification Medical Association
Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently. Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of patients, as pertinent to the scope of the specialty of the office setting

What we offer

sign on bonus eligible
robust benefits package
paid time off
opportunities for career advancement
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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