Medical Assistant Atrium Health Union Pain Management FT

Full time Medical Assistant position at Atrium Health Union Pain Management. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Sign-on bonus eligible. Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35.

Responsibilities

Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care; 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, results tracking, Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order, and CLIA approved waived laboratory tests; 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; May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates; May serve as a role champion or on a committee; Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT; Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required; Successful completion of Atrium Health's competency assessment; Recognized or certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations: AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, ARMA, AMT, NAHP, NRMA; Successful completion of system approved program to become a primary trainer for new teammates; 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 after demonstrated competency; 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; 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

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligible; Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; 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