Medical Assistant II Neurology

Medical Assistant II Neurology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC. Full time, benefits eligible, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. 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, and results tracking, Point of Care testing, 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 and areas are stocked; May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates; May serve as a role champion or on a committee; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required; Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within 1 year in select areas; Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment; Demonstrates professional practice advancement through professional governance, safety coach, super-user, vaccine coordinator, SPICE or OSHA/IP certificate holder for unit; Achieves 6 points from the list of additional market responsibilities; Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required: CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA); NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT); RMA from American Allied Health; NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA); NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA); 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; 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

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 based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance