Medical Assistant I - Neurosurgery

Medical Assistant I - Neurosurgery. Location: Greensboro, NC - 1130 N Church St. Department: 02405 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network: Greensboro Church Street - Surgery: Neurosurgery. Status: Full time. Hours Per Week: 40. Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80. Major Responsibilities: Prepares and rooms the patient for exam; performs laboratory procedures; assists Physician/APP with procedures; administers routine medications; follows through with test requests and referrals; communicates with health care team; may perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks.

Responsibilities

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information; monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician; performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines; assists the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy; administers routine medications under Physician/APP orders or approved standing orders/protocols; follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services; communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow; may perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks based on specialty and appropriate competencies; must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required; Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: CMA from AAMA, CCMA from NHA, NCMA from NCCT, RMA from AMT, RMA from American Allied Health, NCMSMA from NHCWA, NRCMA from NAHP, NRMA from NRMA; 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, use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems; Demonstrates 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; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills; Will be exposed to hazards on a frequent basis including mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids; Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Nice to have

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting; 1 year experience

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; 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