Medical Assistant I Med Grp

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pSupport the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions./ppLocation: 01120 FLMG Cartersville Family Medicine 1328 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy - Family Medicine/ppStatus: Full time/ppBenefits Eligible: Yes/ppHours Per Week: 40/ppSchedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday/ppPay Range: $21.85 - $32.80/ppMajor Responsibilities:/pulliAdheres 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./liliPerforms 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.)./liliAssists provider with or performs procedures as ordered./liliPerforms lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards./liliAdministers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration./liliPerforms other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals./liliCross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant./liliDemonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation./liliMaintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked./liliMust be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards./li/ulpMinimum Job Requirements:/ppEducation:/pulliHigh School Diploma or GED required./liliCompletion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT./li/ulpCertification / License:/pulliCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required/liliSuccessful completion of Atrium Healths competency assessment/li/ulpExperience:/pulliNo Experience Required/li/ulpKnowledge / Skills / Abilities:/pulliAbility to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency./liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians./liliProficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems./liliDemonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience./li/ulpPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:/pulliMust sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday./liliAbility to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available./liliUnique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis./liliMust have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills./liliWill be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed./liliOperates all equipment necessary to perform the job./li/ulpOur Commitment to You:/ppAdvocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work, including:/ppCompensation:/pulliBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training/liliPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job/liliIncentive pay for select positions/liliOpportunity for annual increases based on performance/li/ulpBenefits and more:/pulliPaid Time Off programs/liliHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability/liliFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses/liliFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave/liliDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs/liliEducational Assistance Program/li/ulpAbout Advocate Health:/ppAdvocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits./p/div