Certified/Registered Medical Assistant I/II - Atrium Health East Charlotte Family Medicine Full-Time

Primary Purpose 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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of patients; Pre-visit planning with provider and care team; Follows 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, OSHA standards, CLIA regulations, TJC, DFS, and other Regulatory Agency standards; Reports patient's condition and reaction to 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 venipuncture and may assist with collection of body fluid specimens; Responsible for monitoring inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment; Ensures all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged and that the provider is presented with all test results

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required; Must possess one of the following: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Intermediate EMT or Paramedic Program with 3 years prior clinical experience, structured military training clinical in nature, graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing, or 3 years on-the-job training with CHS Medical Group approved competency assessment; Recognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by a listed national organization; Physical ability to lift and support 35 pounds; Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently

Nice to have

National Certification Medical Association

Benefits

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