Medical Assistant II - Family Medicine- Highland

Medical Assistant II - Family Medicine- Highland. Location: Winston Salem, NC - 650 Highland Ave. Department: 01120 WFBMG University Group Practice: Winston Salem Piedmont Plaza - Family Medicine. Status: Full time. Hours Per Week: 40. Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekdays. Major 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. Administers medications and vaccines safely. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation. Maintains a clean work environment. May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates. May serve as a role champion or on a committee.

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; 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; 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; 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, use of electronic mail and 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 required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the 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