Medical Assistant - Atrium Health OB/GYN Myers Park FT

Responsible for assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record.

Responsibilities

Assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks; Assisting with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record; Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients as pertinent to the office setting; Pre-visit planning with provider and care team; Following patient intake/rooming process; Administering medications, including injections; Checking vital signs, height, and weight; Reviewing medication history and updating medication list; Assisting with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements; Performing Point of Care testing per standing order or provider order; Utilizing standard precautions and complying with CHS Policies, OSHA standards, CLIA regulations, TJC, DFS, and other regulatory standards; Reporting patient's condition and reaction to provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments; Assisting with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization; Participating in electronic documentation of care; Completing CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing; performing Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures; Performing venipuncture; assisting with collection of specimens such as urine and blood; completing lab requisitions and preparing specimens for pick-up; Monitoring inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment; Ensuring all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged and provider is presented with test results

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required and must be maintained; Must possess one of: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Intermediate EMT or Paramedic Program with 3 years prior clinical experience, structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214, graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing, or 3 years on-the-job training and successful completion of CHS Medical Group approved competency assessment; Recognized/certified as CMA or RMA by one of: AAMA, NHA, NHCWA, NCCT, ARMA, AMT, or NAHP/NRMA; Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; Possible exposure to communicable diseases; Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently; Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch; Manual finger dexterity

Nice to have

Bilingual (Spanish-Preferred); National Certification Medical Association

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligible (based on eligibility); 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