Medical Assistant II Job at Advocate Health Care (Charlotte)

Job Description

Medical Assistant II position at Atrium Health Rocky River Internal Medicine. The role involves providing patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, performing clinical and administrative tasks, and working within a clinical practice setting.

Job Responsibility

Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency
Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings
Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered
Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking
Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing
Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration
Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals
Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation
Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately
Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked
May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training per DD214 (or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years for IL/WI/Floyd & Navicent divisions)
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required (or to be obtained within 45 days for IL/WI/Floyd & Navicent)
Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by a National Organization (e.g., AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, ARMA, AMT, NAHP, NRMA, CCMA, CMAC, AMCA)
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
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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
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

Nice to have

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas
Successful completion of system approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates
May serve as a role champion or on a committee

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
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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