Medical Assistant

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing
• Administers medications and vaccines safely
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion
• Cross trained to perform duties relevant to specialty or clinic practice
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training per DD214 (or equivalent experience in some divisions)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required (or must be obtained within 45 days in some divisions)
• Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment
• 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 have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas

• Sign-on Bonus eligible
• 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