Medical Assistant - Atrium Health Levine Children's Charlotte Pediatrics Matthews FT

Provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, including rooming/visit tasks, assisting providers, lab duties such as venipuncture and specimen handling, medication and vaccine administration, and other assigned duties. Requires current AHA BLS certification and successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment.

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 (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.); 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; Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant; Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation; Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT; Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required; Successful completion of Atrium Health’s competency assessment; No experience required; 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; Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and reaching above shoulders throughout the workday; Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligible; 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