Medical Assistant II - Atrium Health Levine Cancer GI/HPB:

Full time, 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday, 8-4:30, with option of working four 10-hour shifts after orientation period; Location: Charlotte, NC - 1021 Morehead Medical Dr

Responsibilities

Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows policies and procedures, maintains training and competency based on specialty; 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 duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, lab orders, results tracking, POCT, CLIA waived tests; Administers medications and vaccines safely; Performs other duties 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 clean work environment and ensures instruments/equipment cleaned, working, and stocked; May assist with training and onboarding; May serve as role champion or committee member; Must demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-specific patient care

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of 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 CMA or RMA by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (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 Medical Assistant scope of practice; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within Windows, electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records; Customer service skills supporting positive patient experience; Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes; Base compensation listed within pay range; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program