Medical Assistant II Job at Advocate Health Care (Charlotte)

Job Description

MA II - Atrium Health Cabarrus Family Medicine. Department: 01120 GCMG Cabarrus Family Medicine: University Hospital Campus - Family Medicine. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 40. Schedule Details/Additional Information: 8 - 5.

Job Responsibility

Performs all the functions of a Medical Assistant I Med Grp such as preparing and rooming the patient, clinical integration focus, performing laboratory procedures, assisting the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures and administering routine medications, under Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) orders or medical group approved standing order/protocol
Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services
Refers questions to Registered Nurse and Physicians/APP per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed
Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary
Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient
Performs basic and advanced clinical tasks or skills based on the specialty skills and competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

Medical Assistant (CMA) certification issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Medical Assistant (RMA) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
AMCA - American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required
High School graduate or equivalent required
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
Requires 2 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
ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems
Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

What we offer

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
Sign on bonus eligible

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