Medical Assistant

2 weeks ago

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Atrium Health Full time

Overview

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus. New team members at Atrium Health can also enjoy comprehensive benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Primary Responsibilities

The individual in this position will assist the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) in delivering patient care, managing patient intake during office visits, maintaining documentation, administering vaccines and medications, and performing clerical, environmental, and organizational duties. Responsibilities also include scheduling appointments and managing medical records.

Key Duties

  1. Exhibits the necessary knowledge and skills to provide care for patients across various age groups, including newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, as relevant to the specialty of the practice.
  2. Engages in pre-visit planning with the provider and care team.
  3. Adheres to the patient intake and rooming processes established in the practice.
  4. May involve administering medications, including injections.
  5. Records vital signs, height, and weight.
  6. May assist in reviewing medication history and updating the medication list.
  7. May help ensure compliance with relevant health maintenance requirements.
  8. Conducts Point of Care Testing (POCT) as per standing orders or provider directives.
  9. Follows standard precautions and complies with Atrium Health Policies, OSHA standards, CLIA regulations, and other applicable regulatory agency standards.
  10. Reports patient conditions and reactions to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments.
  11. Assists patients with inquiries regarding prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorizations as necessary.
  12. Participates in electronic documentation of care as directed by the provider.
  13. Completes CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA standards. Performs quality control and maintenance for in-office lab procedures as applicable.
  14. Conducts venipuncture and may assist in collecting specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing. Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for collection.
  15. Responsible for monitoring inventory and managing stock of medications, narcotics, and emergency supplies specific to the practice.
  16. Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, presenting all test results to the provider.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification is mandatory and must be maintained. Candidates must possess one of the following:
  • a) Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • b) Intermediate EMT or Paramedic Program with three years of prior clinical experience.
  • c) Structured military training that is clinical in nature per DD214.
  • d) Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing.
  • e) Three years of on-the-job training and successful completion of Atrium Health Medical Group approved competency assessment.
Certification / License: Must be recognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
  • National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires consistent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. The individual must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. There is a potential exposure to communicable diseases. Proficiency in Basic English, including speaking, reading, and writing, is required. The individual must possess intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch, along with manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

National Certification from a Medical Association is preferred.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not imply that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee in this position. Employees are expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisors.

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