Medical Assistant I Women Center

Medical Assistant I at Women Center in Elkin, NC. Full time, 36 hours per week. Prepares and rooms patients, performs laboratory procedures, assists providers with procedures, administers routine medications, and performs basic and advanced clinical support tasks.

Responsibilities

Prepares and rooms patients for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information; Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures; Performs laboratory procedures (e.g., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection) using aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines; Assists Physician/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 procedure/test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals; Communicates with Physician/APP and health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow; Performs basic and advanced clinical support tasks (e.g., suture/staple removal, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills) under clinical supervision; Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care

Requirements

BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (AMT), RMA (American Allied Health), NCMSMA (NHCWA), NRCMA (NAHP), NRMA (NRMA); High School Diploma or GED; Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, use of electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records systems; Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience; Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders; Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Nice to have

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting; 1 year experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and 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 other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program