Medical assistant Job at Advocate Health Care (Charlotte)

Medical assistant

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Charlotte ▼
Denver
Belmont
Huntersville

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

22.90 - 34.35 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Medical Assistant position for Atrium Health Pain Management Float team. Full-time role floating to any of 11 Pain Management locations. Schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4pm. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Job Responsibility:

Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice
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
Administers medications and vaccines safely
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
May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates
May serve as a role champion or on a committee.

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 Divisions and Floyd & Navicent)
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required (or needs to be obtained within 45 days for IL/WI Divisions and Floyd & Navicent)
Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by one of several listed National Organizations
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
Demonstrates customer service skills
Must be able to meet physical requirements including lifting 35 pounds, sitting, standing, walking, etc.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch.

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
Demonstrates professional practice advancement through professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder for unit
Achieves 6 points from the list of additional market responsibilities.

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