Medical Assistant II Urology Wilkes

Medical Assistant II Urology Wilkes - Location: North Wilkesboro, NC. Full time, 32 hours per week. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, no holidays or weekends. Occasional travel to Winston Salem location may be requested.

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; Performs Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order; Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards; Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration; 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 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

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: 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; 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; For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills; Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids hazards on a frequent basis; Must wear protective clothing and equipment as needed; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Base compensation listed within listed pay range based on 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